A Very Brief History of the Roman Empire - (Very Brief Histories) by Jacob F Field (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

For over five centuries, the Roman Empire ruled much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It produced some of history's greatest orators and statesmen, as well as some of its most debauched and corrupt tyrants. Its artistic and archaeological contribution to the world is overshadowed only by its propensity for bloodshed and enslavement of its enemies. And its legacy remains with us today, whether it be culturally, religiously, socially or politically.

In A Very Brief History of the Roman Empire, acclaimed historian Jacob F. Field tells the entire story of Imperial Rome, from its initial expansion across mainland Italy to its monumental collapse. This fascinating and entertaining book takes the reader on a journey, beginning with Julius Caesar first laying the foundations for the Empire right up to the collapse of Rome's power as it became overthrown by invading Germanic tribes. This book tells the stories of the Empires greatest triumphs and most catastrophic disasters, the main figures - the athletes, plutocrats, mercenaries, slaves and generals - within, and what it was like to live under the Romans. And it will explore the men who wielded ultimate power in Rome and who shaped it into a historic power: the emperors.

This is the entire history of the Roman Empire in one book.

About the Author

Jacob F. Field read History at the University of Oxford and then moved to Newcastle University for his postgraduate work, earning a Masters' and PhD in economic and social history. Jacob did his post-doctorate work at the University of Cambridge's Group for the History of Population and Social Structure, joining a research project on the long-term occupational structure of Britain, focusing on women's work and London's economy. Due to his academic work, he was elected as a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is the author of many books, including The History of Europe in Bite-Sized Chunks.