Gerhard Fink, Hans Jürgen Hillen:  The History of Rome

Roman and Greek Historians Report

Ancient Rome comes to life - The big book of Roman history - Greek and Roman historians report - History to get absorbed in The rise and fall of Rome viewed through historical sources What lay behind the assassination of Caesar? How could a village in the middle of Italy become the world power of Antiquity? Greek and Roman historians report from the scenes of the Roman Empire. The period of the city’s founding comes to life, the time of the Republic with its class struggles and the time of the Caesars. At Cicero’s side we ascend to the podium, with Augustus we go into battle. The chosen source texts highlight on the most important events of Roman history. Each chapter begins with an introduction which clarifies the historical context. Short connecting passages lead either into the action or outline the course of events.