The Shortest History of Ancient Rome A Millennia of Western Civilization, from Kingdom to Republic to Empire - a Retelling for Our Times Root Division Tolkien's classic is splendidly illustrated

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The Shortest History of Ancient Rome A Millennia of Western Civilization, from Kingdom to Republic to Empire - a Retelling for Our Times Root Division Tolkien's classic is splendidly illustratedBy: Ross King Published by Experiment LLC, 2025 Ancient Rome gave rise to the Roman Empire, one of history's greatest civilizations. It flourished for roughly five hundred years and, at its height, made up at least 20 percent of the world's population. It left an indelible mark on the world, shaping politics, laws, philosophy, and architecture, and gave us Roman numerals, the calendar, aqueducts, and concrete. Alongside the Greeks, the Romans laid the