🏛️ Published by Meridian / Penguin Books, 1987 — First Meridian Printing
📜 A brilliant survey of Roman conquests, culture, and society from 133 B.C. to A.D. 217
🧠 Renowned historian Michael Grant explores the empire’s peak — from politics to philosophy
🎨 Includes over 150 illustrations depicting Roman life, art, architecture, and religion
📚 Sections cover rulers, citizens, slaves, beliefs, literature, and the arts in vivid detail
🕯️ Re-creates the dynamic culture that shaped the Western world and inspired future nations
📖 Softcover with mild edge wear and clean pages — tight binding, no writing or tears
⭐ Ideal for scholars, history buffs, or collectors of classic Penguin historical works
📬 Ships fast and securely via USPS Media Mail with tracking

A scholarly yet accessible exploration of the Roman Empire’s culture, beliefs, and influence on the modern world.

Condition: Very Good (light cover wear, pages clean, binding firm)

Tags: Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, classical history, Michael Grant, Penguin Books, Roman culture, Roman art, Roman philosophy, Meridian Books, history illustrated

Locatioon: Book Box 13