Greek Roman Civilizations

Experience the epic ancient history of the Mediterranean, where ruthless warfare and radical democracy forged our world. This fast-paced, thought-provoking journey traces the dramatic rise and fall of two legendary superpowers. Whether satisfying a deep historical curiosity or seeking an...

With commanding skill, Thomas R. Martin tells the remarkable and dramatic story of how a tiny, poor, and threatened settlement grew to become, during its height, the dominant power in the Mediterranean world for 500 years. Encompassing the period from Rome's founding in the eighth century BC through Justinian's rule in the sixth century AD, he offers a distinctive perspective on the Romans and their civilization by employing fundamental Roman values as a lens through which to view both their rise and spectacular fall.