{"product_id":"9780857508140","title":"A Short History of Ancient Rome","description":"Author: Hughes, Pascal\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780857508140\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 17 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling 1000 year story of Ancient Rome and follow the rise and fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life.'\u003cbr\u003ePAUL COOPER, HOST AND AUTHOR OF \u003ci\u003eFALL OF CIVILIZATIONS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWalk Rome's bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twists\u003cbr\u003eand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727052656798,"sku":"UBD-9780857508140","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780857508140.jpg?v=1776492200","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780857508140","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}