A Short History of Ancient Rome

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Pascal Hughes

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Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
23 October 2025

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

Immerse 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.

'Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life.' PAUL COOPER, HOST AND AUTHOR OF FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS

Experience 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.

Immerse 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.

Walk 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.

In 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 and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.

By: Pascal Hughes
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780857508140
ISBN 10: 0857508148
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 23 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Pascal Hughes is the founder and CEO of Noiser, a podcast production company creating qualitative podcasts for history lovers. Noiser is the home of 11 history-related podcasts, with a total of over 300 million downloads to date across its network. Pascal writes material for some of the podcasts and is the author of Short History of Ancient Rome.

Reviews for A Short History of Ancient Rome

Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life -- Paul Cooper * host and author of Fall of Civilizations * A vibrant story of ancient Rome's triumphs and tragedies, bringing life to the men and women whose deeds and legacies shaped the western world. -- Dr David Gwynn * author of The Roman Republic: A Very Short Introduction *