'Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life.'PAUL COOPER, HOST AND AUTHOR OF FALL OF CIVILIZATIONSExperience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.Walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate.In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twistsand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.

From the hit Short History of... podcast and book series comes the dramatic, action-packed story of World War II, bringing us an accessible, short-form deep dive into one of the bloodiest wars in human history.Combining impeccable research with thrilling storytelling, this riveting short history explores the key events and characters of the Second World War.Storm the beaches of Normandy, take to the skies during the Battle of Britain, and eavesdrop as critical decisions are made in Churchill’s War Rooms and Hitler’s Führerbunker. Spend time embedded with the Special Operations Executive, feel the bite of winter on the Eastern Front and step into the crucible of the North African desert.A Short History of World War II brings these epic events to life in cinematic detail, charting the critical moments of this crucial period in history.

From the hit 'Short History of...' podcast comes the dramatic and thrilling history of Ancient Rome. Packed with vivid detail and extraordinary characters, this immersive account brings to life the rise and fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. Short History of Ancient Rome transforms 1,000 years of history into a riveting and action-packed account of the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of Ancient Rome.Combining impeccable research with gripping storytelling, A Short History of Ancient Rome takes readers through the dramatic twists and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline in less time than it would take to watch the Gladiator movies.Filled with the sights, sounds, smells and characters that shaped Rome, this book brings the ancient world to life and tells you everything you need to know about this crucial period in history.

Brought to you by Penguin.Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.Walk Rome's bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate.In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twistsand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.(c) Pascal Hughes 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

'Packed with more detail and colour than many books twice its size, Hughes brings the epic story of Rome vividly to life.'PAUL COOPER, HOST AND AUTHOR OF FALL OF CIVILIZATIONSExperience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.Walk Rome’s bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate.In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twistsand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.

From the hit Short History of... podcast and book series comes the dramatic, action-packed story of World War II, bringing us an accessible, short-form deep dive into one of the bloodiest wars in human history.Combining impeccable research with thrilling storytelling, this riveting short history explores the key events and characters of the Second World War.Storm the beaches of Normandy, take to the skies during the Battle of Britain, and eavesdrop as critical decisions are made in Churchill’s War Rooms and Hitler’s Führerbunker. Spend time embedded with the Special Operations Executive, feel the bite of winter on the Eastern Front and step into the crucible of the North African desert.A Short History of World War II brings these epic events to life in cinematic detail, charting the critical moments of this crucial period in history.

From the hit 'Short History of...' podcast comes the dramatic and thrilling history of Ancient Rome. Packed with vivid detail and extraordinary characters, this immersive account brings to life the rise and fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known. Short History of Ancient Rome transforms 1,000 years of history into a riveting and action-packed account of the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of Ancient Rome.Combining impeccable research with gripping storytelling, A Short History of Ancient Rome takes readers through the dramatic twists and turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline in less time than it would take to watch the Gladiator movies.Filled with the sights, sounds, smells and characters that shaped Rome, this book brings the ancient world to life and tells you everything you need to know about this crucial period in history.

Brought to you by Penguin.Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.Immerse yourself in the dramatic and thrilling thousand-year story of Ancient Rome. Combining impeccable research with action packed storytelling, this riveting short history explores the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.Walk Rome's bustling streets, witness the fearsome exploits of its all-conquering army and step into the opulent corridors of its palaces and pioneering building projects. Follow Hannibal as he crosses the snowcapped Alps with elephants in tow, shadow Julius Caesar as he ponders whether to cross the Rubicon river, and look on as Cicero delivers an impassioned speech to the Senate.In a Bacchanalian feast of despotic rulers, colossal conquests, visionary women, gladiator games and the daily life of Roman citizens and subjects, A Short History of Ancient Rome charts the dramatic twistsand turns of the kingdom, the republic, the empire and its decline, as you navigate this crucial period in history.(c) Pascal Hughes 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025