{"product_id":"the-romans-a-captivating-guide-to-the-people-emperors-soldiers-and-gladiators-of-ancient-rome-starting-from-the-roman-republic-through-the-roman-e-hardcover","title":"The Romans: A Captivating Guide to the People, Emperors, Soldiers and Gladiators of Ancient Rome, Starting from the Roman Republic through the Roman E - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaptivating History\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo discover the full story of Rome's rise to become the mightiest empire the world has known and the astounding little-known facts about how it fell into utter ruin, keep reading.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is probably the greatest story in all history: how the people in a tiny village on the Tiber River took over the entire known world of its day and developed brilliant literature, buildings, armies, roads, and laws that we still talk about thousands of years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis great empire was strong and invincible at its height, yet it eventually fell. How was that possible? Did these great people become soft? Were the rulers too greedy? Were the tens of thousands of their slaves a poor economic foundation for long-term survival? Did the astounding depravity and public debauchery of some of their best-known emperors undermine the moral presence and force of Rome?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn careful detail, this book will let you understand the remarkable, little-known reasons behind the breathtaking rise of Rome. And also, exactly how and why this truly great civilization collapsed to the wonder and astonishment of all those looking on at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's just a small sample of what you are about to discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ruthless, highly effective legions of Rome were feared across the known world, yet at times, they were beaten in battle. You will learn how this happened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDid Emperor Nero actually play the fiddle while Rome burned? How much of Rome caught fire at that time? Why was the fire brigade unable to put it out? Did Christians start the inferno? Find out the truth about this remarkable event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch as Hannibal crosses the Alps with elephants. See Julius Caesar cross the Rubicon. Be dazzled by the love affair of Cleopatra and Mark Anthony. It's all here, woven into the history of the empire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind out the average age of a gladiator, discover that women were also gladiators, and be astounded that even emperors stepped into the arena and fought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRome was said to have been founded by two brothers who were brought up by a wolf. See if there is some truth in the legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the true, unseen workings of Rome's early democratic system and find out if ordinary citizens actually had a voice in their government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe amazed at how astute some of Rome's best emperors were.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about the little-known organization of Rome's suburbs, plus how the houses and roads were actually built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomans ate half a million tons of wheat each year. See where this huge supply of grain came from and how it was brought to the city from the other side of the known world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmperor Constantine built the magnificent city of Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul. Learn why he did that and how he changed the entire history of the Christian Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button to discover more about the glorious history of Rome!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45658221674598,"sku":"9781637163092","price":36.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/alAxMTdwMGQ3MjJEVWVDZHVDSEYzUT09.webp?v=1779670229","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-romans-a-captivating-guide-to-the-people-emperors-soldiers-and-gladiators-of-ancient-rome-starting-from-the-roman-republic-through-the-roman-e-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}