THE LEGACY OF ROME: How the Roman Empire Shaped the Modern World

Elliott sets off on a grand tour of the whole empire, reviewing each region in turn to show how the experience of being part of the Roman world still has a dramatic impact on our lives today. From wild Britannia, where the legacy of conquest still influenced relationships with the continent; to western Europe, where the language, church and law can be traced back to antiquity; and more. 16 pages of illustrations some in color.