--- product_id: 8246068 title: "The Rise of Rome: The Making of the World's Greatest Empire" price: "209.24 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8246068-the-rise-of-rome-the-making-of-the-worlds-greatest store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Rise of Rome: The Making of the World's Greatest Empire **Price:** 209.24 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rise of Rome: The Making of the World's Greatest Empire - **How much does it cost?** 209.24 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8246068-the-rise-of-rome-the-making-of-the-worlds-greatest) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE KANSAS CITY STAR From Anthony Everitt, the bestselling author of acclaimed biographies of Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian , comes a riveting, magisterial account of Rome and its remarkable ascent from an obscure agrarian backwater to the greatest empire the world has ever known. Emerging as a market town from a cluster of hill villages in the eighth and seventh centuries B.C., Rome grew to become the ancient world’s preeminent power. Everitt fashions the story of Rome’s rise to glory into an erudite page-turner filled with lasting lessons for our time. He chronicles the clash between patricians and plebeians that defined the politics of the Republic. He shows how Rome’s shrewd strategy of offering citizenship to her defeated subjects was instrumental in expanding the reach of her burgeoning empire. And he outlines the corrosion of constitutional norms that accompanied Rome’s imperial expansion, as old habits of political compromise gave way, leading to violence and civil war. In the end, unimaginable wealth and power corrupted the traditional virtues of the Republic, and Rome was left triumphant everywhere except within its own borders. Everitt paints indelible portraits of the great Romans—and non-Romans—who left their mark on the world out of which the mighty empire grew: Cincinnatus, Rome’s George Washington, the very model of the patrician warrior/aristocrat; the brilliant general Scipio Africanus, who turned back a challenge from the Carthaginian legend Hannibal; and Alexander the Great, the invincible Macedonian conqueror who became a role model for generations of would-be Roman rulers. Here also are the intellectual and philosophical leaders whose observations on the art of government and “the good life” have inspired every Western power from antiquity to the present: Cato the Elder, the famously incorruptible statesman who spoke out against the decadence of his times, and Cicero, the consummate orator whose championing of republican institutions put him on a collision course with Julius Caesar and whose writings on justice and liberty continue to inform our political discourse today. Rome’s decline and fall have long fascinated historians, but the story of how the empire was won is every bit as compelling. With The Rise of Rome , one of our most revered chroniclers of the ancient world tells that tale in a way that will galvanize, inform, and enlighten modern readers. Praise for The Rise of Rome “Fascinating history and a great read.” — Chicago Sun-Times “An engrossing history of a relentlessly pugnacious city’s 500-year rise to empire.” —Kirkus Reviews “Rome’s history abounds with remarkable figures. . . . Everitt writes for the informed and the uninformed general reader alike, in a brisk, conversational style, with a modern attitude of skepticism and realism.” — The Dallas Morning News “[A] lively and readable account . . . Roman history has an uncanny ability to resonate with contemporary events.” — Maclean’s “Elegant, swift and faultless as an introduction to his subject.” —The Spectator “[An] engaging work that will captivate and inform from beginning to end.” —Booklist Review: Rome - a wonderful day tour of the great city - Rome's rise is substantial: the length of time it took, the vast reach, the permeation of Roman culture into other cultures, the effort involved to get there and even how long it lasted - all point to a resilient, dedicated people. The legacy is still with us, or how else could Everitt find readers for this compelling story? It is an excellent telling, but a partial one. How could a single volume not be? The book covers approximately the first 700 years. Beginning with murky myths and legends and the first settlers who trade salt along the eastern banks of the Tiber River to ending with Octavian, Julius Caesar's sole heir, who rules supreme after the republic is a long gone form of government, Rome struggled, changed, developed. The empire would not reach its furthest boundaries until over 100 years after Octavian, but the roots of decline are already in place. Rome was not always such an absolute, dominant force. It may fight in Sicily, but still does not control Italy's boot. It was sacked by Celts/Gauls in 390 B.C.E. Later Hannibal entered Italy over the Alps and stayed for 15 years. As the Roman trader/farmer/soldier settlement grew, so did the opponents it took on and took in. Rome was constantly at war with surrounding tribes. It might be asked about Rome what was asked about Napoleon, 'Can one be a neighbor?' Rome did not just make war, it built. It built roads, aqueducts, a navy from scratch and incredible buildings. Rome developed adaptive and long lasting forms of government and religious institutions. Like a wonderful day tour of Rome, this book presents people and sights (some horrific) of the great city that will call you to more depth and investigation elsewhere. Review: Kindle Edition - I will leave it to others to review the material in-depth. As a graduate level history student, I found it both informative and readable. A great chronological survey of ancient Rome from its mythical roots in the aftermath of the Trojan War to the collapse of the Republic during the civil war between Caesar and Pompey (with mention of Augustus). The Kindle edition contains a few errors, but nothing that really detracts from a smooth reading experience. It also includes a table of contents, and extensive endnotes (covering approximately 35-40% of the text). Everitt is a great author, though not a professional historian. His expertise is in the visual arts, I believe, but he knows his subject very well along with the associated scholarship. His works on Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian also come highly recommended for the general reader or history student. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #85,605 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #83 in Ancient Roman History (Books) #486 in Political Ideologies & Doctrines (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 641 Reviews | ## Images ![The Rise of Rome: The Making of the World's Greatest Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91PdtmuupLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rome - a wonderful day tour of the great city *by D***B on January 15, 2013* Rome's rise is substantial: the length of time it took, the vast reach, the permeation of Roman culture into other cultures, the effort involved to get there and even how long it lasted - all point to a resilient, dedicated people. The legacy is still with us, or how else could Everitt find readers for this compelling story? It is an excellent telling, but a partial one. How could a single volume not be? The book covers approximately the first 700 years. Beginning with murky myths and legends and the first settlers who trade salt along the eastern banks of the Tiber River to ending with Octavian, Julius Caesar's sole heir, who rules supreme after the republic is a long gone form of government, Rome struggled, changed, developed. The empire would not reach its furthest boundaries until over 100 years after Octavian, but the roots of decline are already in place. Rome was not always such an absolute, dominant force. It may fight in Sicily, but still does not control Italy's boot. It was sacked by Celts/Gauls in 390 B.C.E. Later Hannibal entered Italy over the Alps and stayed for 15 years. As the Roman trader/farmer/soldier settlement grew, so did the opponents it took on and took in. Rome was constantly at war with surrounding tribes. It might be asked about Rome what was asked about Napoleon, 'Can one be a neighbor?' Rome did not just make war, it built. It built roads, aqueducts, a navy from scratch and incredible buildings. Rome developed adaptive and long lasting forms of government and religious institutions. Like a wonderful day tour of Rome, this book presents people and sights (some horrific) of the great city that will call you to more depth and investigation elsewhere. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kindle Edition *by A***W on March 20, 2013* I will leave it to others to review the material in-depth. As a graduate level history student, I found it both informative and readable. A great chronological survey of ancient Rome from its mythical roots in the aftermath of the Trojan War to the collapse of the Republic during the civil war between Caesar and Pompey (with mention of Augustus). The Kindle edition contains a few errors, but nothing that really detracts from a smooth reading experience. It also includes a table of contents, and extensive endnotes (covering approximately 35-40% of the text). Everitt is a great author, though not a professional historian. His expertise is in the visual arts, I believe, but he knows his subject very well along with the associated scholarship. His works on Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian also come highly recommended for the general reader or history student. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Background for Understanding our Current Democracy *by D***N on October 30, 2017* Well written work. Reads almost like a novel. Would have helped to keep characters straight and time periods in order if there was a brief listing of both at the beginning of the book. There is one at the end but it is too late and too detailed. This needs to be condensed. One major criticism: the author tends to blend current language and words into the history telling which sometimes confuses the tale. It also would have helped if it was more clearly stated what was mythical and what was real and when the real history started. You do get a good foundation in understanding the basic underlying reasons why the empire succeded and hints of the causes for its eventual fall. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8246068-the-rise-of-rome-the-making-of-the-worlds-greatest](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8246068-the-rise-of-rome-the-making-of-the-worlds-greatest) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-30*