Veni, Vidi, Vici Av Peter (Author) Jones

<p>The Romans left a long-lasting legacy and their influence can still be seen all around us - from our calendar and coins, to our language and laws - but how much do we really know about them? Help is at hand in the form of <i>Veni, Vidi, Vici</i>, which tells the remarkable, and often surprising, story of the Romans and the most enduring empire in history.<br><br>Fusing a lively and entertaining narrative with rigorous research, <i>Veni, Vidi, Vici</i> breaks down each major period into a series of concise nuggets that provide a fascinating commentary on every aspect of the Roman world - from plebs to personalities, sauces to sexuality, games to gladiators, poets to punishments, mosaics to medicine and Catullus to Christianity.<br><br>Through the twists and turns of his 1250-year itinerary, Jones is a friendly and clear-thinking guide. In this book he has produced a beguiling and entertaining introduction to the Romans, one that vividly brings to life the people who helped create the world we live in today.</p>