Marcovitz, Hal.

Ancient Rome / Hal Marcovitz. - San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, c2012. - 96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. - Understanding world history .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What conditions led to the rise of ancient Rome? -- Wars of expansion -- The Roman empire at its height -- Rome's slow decline -- What is the legacy of ancient Rome?

Briefly discusses the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

ISBN: 9781601521866 (hardcover) 1601521863 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2010053305

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Rome--History.
Rome--Civilization.

LC Class. No.: DG209 / .M368 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 937