On maps of ancient Europe, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, a powerful state stood out around the Mediterranean: ancient Rome. When people think of ancient Rome, they first think of its unparalleled military might. Over the course of five hundred years, this tiny state on the banks of the Tiber sent its invincible army east and west, gradually conquering the surrounding regions and building a vast empire. As Edgar Allan Poe wrote in his poem, “Glory belongs to Greece, greatness to Rome.” The legacy of ancient Rome, with its enduring influence, continues to shape the world today.
As fortunes rise and fall and great achievements meet their opposites, the once-mighty Roman Empire eventually vanished from the map of Europe like a wisp of smoke, caught between internal decadence and the pressure of western barbarians and the Huns. All that remains are weathered ruins, standing proudly in the wind and telling of the empire's former glory.
This book shows the history of ancient Rome in the form of illustrations, making me feel like I have traveled through time and space and appreciated the rise and fall of that powerful empire. The author's editorial board is very attentive, the content is rich, and the pictures are beautiful. Especially the description of the wars and culture of ancient Rome is very attractive. Recommended to friends who are interested in ancient history!
This book shows the history of ancient Rome in the form of illustrations, making me feel like I have traveled through time and space and appreciated the rise and fall of that powerful empire. The author's editorial board is very attentive, the content is rich, and the pictures are beautiful. Especially the description of the wars and culture of ancient Rome is very attractive. Recommended to friends who are interested in ancient history!