The Rise And Fall Of The Roman Empire: Life, Liberty, And The Death Of The Republic

by Barry Linton

Arguably the greatest Empire to ever exist, Rome has indelibly left a significant mark on the modern world. The posthumous influence of the Roman Republic and Empire have no equal in all of history. Their varied culture, stunning art, brilliant philosophy, and towering architecture is embedded in our modern world. Roman innovation has left behind a legacy that has remained admired and emulated for over a thousand years. They built massive networks of roads before the birth of Christ. They constructed elaborate public sewer systems over 1,500 years before the United States became a Nation, and had networks of aqueducts bringing running water. Their tactics in battle are still studied by historians and military leaders of today. Their history is filled with great conflicts, compelling love stories, and the most treacherous of leaders. Hollywood has explored their culture time and again on the silver screen. Larger than life commanders like Julius Caesar would help shape their ultimate destiny. In his book entitled The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire: Life, Liberty, and the Death of the Republic author Barry Linton highlights and explains the significant struggles and contributions that have made Rome so well known. Join us as we explore the meteoric rise, monumental life, inevitable death, and eventual rebirth of Rome.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

225 pages, Paperback

First published June 6, 2015

Reviews

[Delores Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative

Gives a good overview of Rome and it's impact on us. We seem intent on repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Well worth reading

[Jay Bee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not sure how this got rated so high. It’s a kids book should have read it in 5th grade! Double spaced large font very superficial coverage of Roman History. Not at all what I expected:-(

[Cherye Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative

This is a type of Cliff Notes to The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Interesting facts. Definitely recommend.

[Terry Kiff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Roman Empire Introduction

I have listening to podcasts that tell of little stories of the Roman Empire, something I was barely unaware of any details a little I've 2 years ago. I was ready for a more comprehensive overview and this book provided enough details for me. Thank you.

[Lynn Alan Heath · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read this book while listening to the audio. The book was interesting, but a little dry. The narrator was not good as he whistled his "S"es.

[Georgia · Rating 3 out of 5]

So much that we can find about the current state of our political lives and our young republic.

[Leo W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to absorb, a good read for those who want an overview & not an in depth look at the Roman Empire without being vague.

[Chase · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a decent summary of military and political conquests of the Roman Empire, with a who's-who list of leaders and their achievements. But it has several glaring flaws: poor editing (one time the date 313 was written as 1313 and many typos are present), unnecessary disruption of a normally chronological storytelling which is unsettling considering the monumental parade of Roman actors, and a lack of any cultural depth illustrating the Roman way of life (ie, how they really lived.) It read to me like a student paper: the author did not breathe much life into what I assume must be a fascinating subject. It would suffice for a concise military and political introduction but little more.

[Karunakaran N. · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Rise And Fall Of The Roman Empire: Life, Liberty, And The Death Of The Republic By Barry Linton... A very brief book of historical facts, can sere as a ready reckon er for the titles and names....

[Marvin Boswell · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well it is ok, but the book is so short compared to the topic that I wonder why he bothered to write it.