Ancient Rome - Digital

This microguide takes you through the fascinating history of Ancient Rome – from the dawn of the Roman Kingdom, through the expansion of the Republic and the height of the Roman Empire, to the division into the Western and Eastern Roman Empires and their respective falls in 476 and 1453. You will encounter some of antiquity’s most significant figures, including Hannibal, Vercingetorix, Cleopatra and Spartacus, and follow the wars, power struggles and political upheavals that shaped the Roman world. The guide also explores the rise of Christianity, Rome’s conflicts with the Jewish people and the spectacular entertainments of Roman society – from gladiatorial contests and chariot racing at the Circus Maximus to the staged naval battles known as naumachiae. It also covers language, numerals, symbols and famous historical quotations, as well as the profound influence of Greek culture. Finally, it examines Ancient Rome’s enduring legacy in architecture, urban planning and law – a legacy that continues to shape modern Europe.