This is a boxed set of two encyclopedias: a chronicle
of political and military history and a guide to art,
architecture and everyday life, in more than 920
photographs. These are two highly accessible books
chronicling the rise and fall of ancient Rome, how the
people lived, and the classical places and buildings of
the Roman world. It is an illustrated military and
political history of the world's greatest empire: its
leaders and generals, wars and campaigns. It presents
painting and sculpture, architecture and art, family,
government and the gods of ancient Rome, including
reconstructions of the Colosseum, the Pantheon and other
World Heritage buildings. It is beautifully illustrated
with over 920 photographs, illustrations, maps, battle
plans and diagrams that bring military campaigns to life
and show the iconic range of ancient Rome's fine and
applied art and architecture. For six centuries Rome
ruled almost the whole known world. These two books
chronicle the fascinating story of one of the greatest
historical periods.The ''Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome''
examines the warfare, government, conquests and
leadership of ancient Rome, which initially promoted the
ideal of a universal empire but ultimately crumbled
through over-ambition. ''Life in Ancient Rome: People
and Places'' shows how people lived and worked during
one of the cultural peaks of world history, and explores
daily life and the architectural achievements of ancient
Rome. With their wealth of pictures and authoritative,
enthusiastic text, these books are perfect for libraries
and study projects, and also for anyone who is
interested in this remarkable period of ancient
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