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If you've yet to experience this historical masterpiece, what are you waiting for? Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive yet quick and concise five-day guide to Rome - one of the world's most iconic cities to visit. Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have some idea but could use a treasure trove of great insider tips? Well, listen up! You see, we know your trip begins long before you even book the flight, so this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know before you go.

From the beginning, Rome was a hotbed of power, overweening ambition, desire, political genius, and corruption. Hughes details the turbulent years that saw the formation of empire and the establishment of the sociopolitical system, along the way providing colorful portraits of all the major figures, both political and cultural. For almost a thousand years, Rome would remain the most politically important, richest, and largest city in the Western world. 

A concise, star-studded retelling of Italy's past, from Caesar and Augustus to da Vinci and Michelangelo, tracing the story of a country with prodigious global influence—from a foremost author of historic Italy.

When Livy began his epic The History of Rome, he had no idea of the fame and fortune he would eventually attain. He would go on to become the most widely read writer in the Roman Empire and was eagerly sought out and feted like a modern celebrity. And his fame continued to grow after his death. His bombastic style, his intricate and complex sentence structure, and his flair for powerfully recreating the searing drama of historical incidents made him a favorite of teachers and pupils alike.

SHEDER Rome is the No B.S. guide for what to See, Hear, Eat, Drink, Experience and where to Relax in Rome, Italy. It’s purpose is to give you what you need, when you need it, while making sure you are well prepared yet not overloaded with unnecessary factoids that distract you from what’s important: Getting out there! What you’ll find inside SHEDER ROME: What to See from ruins, cenotes and giant turtles oh my! Your Cancun bucket list starts here What to Hear, feasting is for the ears as well, and Cancun has a vibrant music and arts culture, if you know where to look The best places to...

Discover Rome not as a checklist, but as a story you can walk through. This beautifully written guide reveals the city’s “big six”—the Colosseum, Forum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Santa Cecilia—not as isolated sites, but as chapters in one living narrative of power, beauty, ritual, and quiet wonder. Blending vivid storytelling with clear, stress‑free planning tips, it helps you slow down, look longer, and experience Rome with intention. You’ll find hidden corners, ancient layers beneath your feet, small myths, and moments of stillness that most travelers miss...

Rome has always been a center of attraction for thousands of tourists from all over the globe. With a mesmerizing history that spans to approximately ten thousand years, this place has been a storehouse of dark secrets and passionate art forms. The city has presented the world with some of the most talented and gifted painters, poets and laureates. These varied attractions to a great extent have paved way for the city to become a prime tourist attraction. The recent times has in fact seen a stark rise in tourism business for Rome with people from all nationalities visiting at various points...

Bloomsbury presents… Rome: Eternal City Standard pronunciation Written and read by Ferdinand Addis The sweeping story of the city of Rome, told through twenty-two moments that shaped its history. ***A Times History Book of the Year*** 'Vivid, pacey... Superb' The Times. 'Grand narrative...

Dive into the beauty of Italy with "A 10-Day Itinerary in the Heart of Italy," your essential companion for an unforgettable Italian journey. Authored by Isabella, an Italian native now residing in the United States, this guide bridges two cultures, offering a unique perspective that caters to both the intrigue of American travelers and the depth of Italian traditions. Isabella's Italian roots and her experience living in the U.S. have equipped her with a profound understanding of both cultures. This blend of insights ensures that your Italian adventure goes beyond typical tourist ...

Most guidebooks tell you how to skip the line at the Vatican. This one tells you why the line is there in the first place. The Curious Traveler in Rome: 10 Reasons We Can't Stop Visiting the Eternal City isn't a checklist or a glossy photo album. It's a smart, engaging companion for travelers who want to understand what they're seeing. Why do millions flock to the Colosseum every year? How did pilgrimage turn into the world's first tourism industry? What goes on at the Roman Forum today? Why does Rome feel so alive in its chaos, even today? Each chapter explores one of the forces that ...

By Best-Selling Author of Under a Maltese Sky, The Azure Window, All the Seas Between and Under an Irish Sky. If you enjoy a novel set against the backdrop of Southern Italy, full of suspense, descriptions of mouth-watering food and beautiful architecture, friendship, grief and of course amore, then this book is for you. In the sun-drenched chaos of Southern Italy, Irish woman, Carrie Casey seeks solace after the real-life devastating earthquake in L’Aquila in 2009. Drawn to the incredible story of Constantina Bertolucci, a renowned writer who survived a similar tragedy a century ago, ...

If you want to discover the captivating history of Italy and Rome, then this audiobook is for you. It includes two books: History of Italy and History of Rome. It covers topics ranging from the founding and early settlements to the modern history.

Most people visit Rome. John Henderson moved there. When a sixteen-month sabbatical turned into more than a decade of life in the Eternal City, veteran journalist John Henderson discovered a Rome that tourists rarely experience. In The Cappuccino Chronicles, Henderson takes readers beyond the famous landmarks and postcard views to explore the everyday realities of living in one of the world's most glamorous cities. From neighborhood cafés and bustling markets to cultural traditions and exasperating challenges, he reveals the Rome that guidebooks can't capture. Written with the keen eye of ...

The Complete Story of Rome — From Romulus to Pope Leo XIV. Nearly three thousand years ago, a small Iron Age village rose on a hill above the river Tiber and grew into the city that would, in time, reshape the Western world. From the legendary twins suckled by a she-wolf to the Caesars who ruled an empire of fifty million, from the marble of Augustus to the brushstrokes of Michelangelo, from the sack of 1527 to the historic election of the first American pope in 2025, Rome's story is one of the most extraordinary in human history — and it has never been told with greater care, accuracy,...

She lives by rules. He rewrites them. Willow Taylor has spent her life choosing safe. Safe job. Safe boyfriend. Safe future. Then one desperate phone call changes everything. Her estranged half-sister has been arrested in Rome for stealing from billionaire tycoon Luca Lombardi—and Willow flies across the world determined to save her before her life is destroyed. She expects lawyers. She expects negotiations. She does not expect Luca Lombardi. Powerful. Ruthless. Devastatingly handsome. The kind of man who can ruin lives with a single signature. From the moment Willow steps into his world ...

✓ Dreaming of Italy but don’t want the stress of car rentals or pricey tours? ✓ Want the freedom to explore at your own pace — but with expert guidance to make it easy? Touring Italy by Train is your 2026 ticket to an unforgettable Italian adventure. Designed for first-time visitors and independent travelers, this essential guide helps you explore Italy’s iconic cities, charming villages, and breathtaking countryside — all with the ease and freedom of Italy’s world-class rail network. Whether it’s wandering Rome’s ancient streets, gliding into Venice by train, or ...

From the author of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize–winning #1 New York Times bestseller All the Light We Cannot See and Cloud Cuckoo Land, a "dazzling" (Azar Nafisi, author of Reading Lolita in Tehran) travel memoir about art, new parenthood, and adventures in Rome. Anthony Doerr has received...

Prepare to take a journey through the incredible life of Saint Philip Neri.★★★★★ Whether you're a devout Catholic seeking to deepen your faith or simply intrigued by the life of this extraordinary saint, this book offers a story of a truly remarkable individual. Inside this book, you will discover: The background of Saint Philip’s childhood and family life. His early spiritual experiences and his move to Rome to begin his ministry. His dedication to the sacraments and devotion to the Eucharist. The role of humor and joy inside his ministry. His advocacy for the poor and ...

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "Terrific . . . gripping . . . A literally shattering climax."—The New York Times Book Review All along the Mediterranean coast, the Roman empire’s richest citizens are relaxing in their luxurious villas, enjoying the last days of summer. The world’s largest...

In AD 200, the Roman Empire seemed unassailable, its vast territory accounting for most of the known world. By the end of the fifth century, Roman rule had vanished in Western Europe and much of northern Africa, and only a shrunken Eastern Empire remained. This was a period of remarkable personalities, from the philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius to emperors like Diocletian, who portrayed themselves as tough, even brutal, soldiers.