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Gareth Harney is a historian and coin collector striving to bring the wonders of the ancient world to a wider audience. For two decades he has explored the ruins of the Roman Empire, from the rugged landscapes of Hadrian's Wall to the desert sands of the Sahara, all the while celebrating every aspect of ancient Rome with his large online following. Tweeting @OptimoPrincipi he combines rigorous historical research with thrilling storytelling to make classical history vital and relatable. Having built his own ancient coin collection since childhood, he now uses his website, blog, and high-definition coin photography to promote the joys of the hobby to a whole new generation.
Riveting ... An utterly original history of Rome that compels from start to finish. A wonderful read * Mail on Sunday * An excellent 1,000 year history of Rome told through 12 coins… This book is well worth a few denarii * Sunday Times, *Summer Reads of 2024* * A wonderfully evocative history of the Roman Empire * Mail on Sunday, *Summer Reads of 2024* * For those who want an enjoyable potted history of 1,000 years of Rome told in an engaging new way, Harney’s book is well worth a few denarii * The Times * [Harney] deploys the coins skilfully to underpin and illustrate his history … an effective and appropriate strategy because Roman coins really are exceptional in the range of their design … a rich resource for talking about Roman power * Times Literary Supplement *
