The Roman Empire
A History in 9 Chapters: a new accessible and entertaining history for anyone obsessed with the Roman Empire
$48.32
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
21 July 2026
Summary
A readable and very informative history packed with a wealth of splendid detail Joyce Tyldesley OBE, author of Tutankhamun
A brilliantly concise, but also entertaining, summary - in all its complexities - of an empire that spanned more than five centuries and three continents. Jacob skilfully weaves pithy and well-observed pen-portraits of dozens of emperors into the narrative, and offers revealing insights into aspects of daily life in Ancient Rome a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781035424504 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1035424509 |
| Author: | Jacob F. Field |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Tallis Street Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 21 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 413g |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 142mm x 218mm |
| Series: | Very Brief Histories |
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Jacob F. Field
Jacob F. Field read History at the University of Oxford and then moved to Newcastle University for his postgraduate work, earning a Masters’ and PhD in economic and social history. Jacob did his post-doctorate work at the University of Cambridge’s Group for the History of Population and Social Structure, joining a research project on the long-term occupational structure of Britain, focusing on women’s work and London’s economy. Due to his academic work, he was elected as a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is the author of many books, including The History of Europe in Bite-Sized Chunks.
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