The Complete Illustrated History of Ancient Rome: A boxed set of two encyclopedias: A chronicle of political and military history and a guide to art, ... everyday life, in more than 920 photographs. Hardcover – January 16, 2013

I wouldn't expect that thick this set would be but i like it. The books are very explaining and useful for every use. I am an architecture student who bought it as a reference for my history of art lessons and it'll definitely very useful for me!

Caveat em tor. This book is disappointing because it is precisely the very same content, down to the exact same total page count, as the author already published in a one-volume soft cover book under the title of "Roman Empire". Yes, it has no "The". The contents of this earlier book are merely split in two and bound in hard cover under a different title and sold for twice to three times more. Once I discovered this publishing slight of hand I immediately returned the 2 volume version for a refund. The soft cover version I originally purchased is my favorite history book on the Roman Empire. The author's style is very readable and the encyclopedic format is very enjoyable for casual yet informative reading. But it stops with the fall of the Western Empire. I was hoping the 2nd book of this set continued on with the 1000 years of the Byzantine Empire. Sadly it doesn't.

The information was good, but it was not what I was looking for. I wanted a more in-depth view of the events rather than an overview.

Great quality and informitive. great present for my Grandson.

The bible for all Roman Culture experts with interesting information on everything possible and completed with illustrations. Highly recommended reading for one and all

I enjoyed reading the book which is in 2 parts very much. I am much more interested in the Roman emperors and battles instead of the social aspects of the Roman citizen. But that is just me. For Romanophiles it has got something for everyone from beginners to experts.

very good book

Bought this book to find out more about the early Romans better than expected covers all aspects of ancient Rome would recommend. As always Amazon service excellent.