From the internationally recognized author and eminent journalist Aldo Katsullo comes an excellently researched and accessible journey into the history and legacy of the Roman Empire.

"The only way to narrate over a thousand years of history is to understand what it left us. To tell the reasons, the things, and the stories through which the Roman culture is alive."

From the myths about Rome's roots to the influence it exerts today, the ancient Roman Empire has captivated readers worldwide. In the book "The Endless Empire," distinguished Italian journalist Aldo Katsullo describes a new historical perspective: that the Roman Empire never fell. In fact, its influence reaches further and deeper than ever.

Starting from the roots of Rome and the literary myth of Aeneas and Romulus, Katsullo takes us through ancient history, bringing to life the most enchanting moments and characters of a dominant Empire: the era of the republic, with noblemen and women ready to die for their country. The adventure of conspirators like Catiline and rebels like Spartacus, the slave who inspired rebels of all ages. The extraordinary stories of Julius Caesar and Octavian Augustus, two of the greatest leaders who ever lived.

Katsullo continues by drawing fascinating parallels between the ancient and modern era, revealing how Rome lives in every aspect of life and society. The ancient Romans have inspired poets and artists, from Dante to Hollywood. They have shaped the rules of war, architecture, language, and law. They have inspired American democratic influence and the digital revolution led by Mark Zuckerberg, an admirer of Augustus: the first person to lead a multi-ethnic audience of people who did not interact but shared language, images, and culture.

From the Napoleonic to the British regime, the ideas and philosophies of ancient Rome have been imitated, but never surpassed. This is the remarkable story of a forever immortal Empire. An Empire that never died. An Empire that lives eternally.

Pages: 320, Year of Publication: 0415, Dimensions: 15.9x15.9cm