Book Review of Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire

Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of An Empire

By Simon Baker

            Since one of the most fascinating sections in world history is the story of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, this book certainly highlights the glory and the debacle that was the Roman Empire. This book focuses on six turning points in the life of the Roman Empire and the power and brutality that was their trademark. The author examines the lives and motives of the leaders and founders of the empire and the foundation of one of the most formidable fighting units in the history of the world.

            I would highly recommend this book to any teacher or student of world history. The details in the book are outstanding and the book is highly readable. I used this book this year in my world history class. Several of the students read and enjoyed the book’s details and stories. They enjoyed class discussions  on many of the points emphasized in the book and used the book as a reference in their open response questions.