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Roman Empire in 100 Moments
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Expected 5 Nov 26Travel back to one of history’s most fascinating eras in this expansive, bite-sized guide to the empire you can’t stop thinking about.
Explore the defining moments of one of history’s greatest civilizations. Expert in Roman history Dr Philip Matyzsak captures the Romans’ rise from a small city-state to a dominant power, its golden age and its internal struggles, all the way to its eventual fall. This concise guide presents the extraordinary events that defined Ancient Rome – battles that rewrote history and cultural achievements that still echo to this day. It details the death of Julius Caesar and how he was killed by his fellow senators, how Tigranes quite literally shot the messenger and how Rome staggered through a century under the threat of ever-present violence.
History is often shaped by long-term trends, but sometimes a single moment can permanently alter its course. A crisis erupts, a decision is made, a life is lost … and the world changes forever. The ‘100 Moments’ format finally gives these small, vital moments the attention they deserve.
Featuring illustrations throughout, Dr Philip Matyszak takes the reader on a sweeping exploration of the delicate threads upon which the fate of an empire hung – the triumphs, tragedies and seismic transformations that have shaped the modern world.
This is the story of the Roman Empire, which rose from a republic torn by civil war to become the greatest imperial power the world has ever seen.
Explore the defining moments of one of history’s greatest civilizations. Expert in Roman history Dr Philip Matyzsak captures the Romans’ rise from a small city-state to a dominant power, its golden age and its internal struggles, all the way to its eventual fall. This concise guide presents the extraordinary events that defined Ancient Rome – battles that rewrote history and cultural achievements that still echo to this day. It details the death of Julius Caesar and how he was killed by his fellow senators, how Tigranes quite literally shot the messenger and how Rome staggered through a century under the threat of ever-present violence.
History is often shaped by long-term trends, but sometimes a single moment can permanently alter its course. A crisis erupts, a decision is made, a life is lost … and the world changes forever. The ‘100 Moments’ format finally gives these small, vital moments the attention they deserve.
Featuring illustrations throughout, Dr Philip Matyszak takes the reader on a sweeping exploration of the delicate threads upon which the fate of an empire hung – the triumphs, tragedies and seismic transformations that have shaped the modern world.
This is the story of the Roman Empire, which rose from a republic torn by civil war to become the greatest imperial power the world has ever seen.
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Expected publication November 5, 2026
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Roman Empire in 100 Moments is an informative and very accessible introduction to the Roman world. Philip Matyszak has chosen 100 key moments to tell the story of Rome, from its rise to power through its triumphs, conflicts and eventual decline, making what could be an overwhelming subject much easier to digest.
I particularly liked the way the book demonstrates how individual events, decisions and people can have consequences far beyond the moment itself. The short chapters make it an easy book to dip into, but together they build up a fascinating picture of the Roman Empire and the people who shaped it.
Matyszak writes in a lively and approachable way rather than making the book feel like a textbook. There is plenty here for someone new to Roman history, while those who already know the period are likely to find plenty of interesting detail and reminders of just how complex this extraordinary civilisation was.
An enjoyable and informative way to explore the Roman Empire, one moment at a time.
I particularly liked the way the book demonstrates how individual events, decisions and people can have consequences far beyond the moment itself. The short chapters make it an easy book to dip into, but together they build up a fascinating picture of the Roman Empire and the people who shaped it.
Matyszak writes in a lively and approachable way rather than making the book feel like a textbook. There is plenty here for someone new to Roman history, while those who already know the period are likely to find plenty of interesting detail and reminders of just how complex this extraordinary civilisation was.
An enjoyable and informative way to explore the Roman Empire, one moment at a time.
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