The Romans - R. H. Barrow

The legacy of ancient Rome stretches far beyond crumbling ruins and legendary emperors. In The Romans, classical scholar R. H. Barrow explores the civilisation that laid many of the foundations of the Western world, examining not only Rome's political and military achievements but also its laws, literature, religion and everyday life. The result is a rich portrait of a society whose influence can still be felt nearly two thousand years later.

Rather than presenting history as a procession of dates and battles, Barrow focuses on the people behind the empire and the ideas that helped shape its remarkable longevity. Written with clarity and quiet authority, this Pelican classic is an engaging introduction for anyone interested in the ancient world, offering fresh insight into how Roman culture continues to echo through modern politics, language, architecture and society.