This CD includes an historic account of the Roman Empire from the earliest days to the time when the great empire ceased to exist. The records of several great historians - each of them an authority on Roman history - are included. Notable among these are the works of Thomas Arnold, Reverend C.M. Buttler and Adam Ferguson. You will also find the recipes for some delicious Roman dishes. This CD covers the culture, history and legends of Rome like no other and contains copies of the original documents, complete with handwritten notes.

No record one of early civilizations can be complete without the mention of the founding of Rome. Interestingly, its ancient roots have earned Rome the title " the eternal city". Historians believe that Rome was founded sometime around 625 BC. The political history of Rome is a colorful one and is dotted with the accounts of outstanding rulers, Julius Caesar being the best known among them.

The Roman Empire, which lasted for over 500 years, was finally overrun by millions of barbarians from the north and east of Europe. The Romans failed to stem the massive migrations to new territories across Europe. Defeats followed in quick succession and the collapse was completed when the Visigoth Odoacer and his men conquered Rome itself in the year AD 476.

The collapse of the great empire was completed when Visigoth Odoacer and his men conquered it in the year AD 476. But what is generally referred to as 'the fall of Rome' doesn't include the eastern empire. This, with its center in Constantinople, managed to cling on for almost another thousand years until the Turks under their leader Mohammed II eventually conquered it in the year AD 1453.

This CD covers the history of Rome in great detail, and is unique in the vastness of its content and the contribution of outstanding scholars.

EDITORIAL REVIEW:

This CD holds the promise of several hours of profitable examination for all those who may be perusing the history of Rome from its origin to the time when papal supremacy held sway. The in-depth stores of information on the culture, lifestyle, political interplay, legends and heroes found in this CD are truly mind-boggling.

Professor Thomas Arnold’s three-volume treatise on the early history of Rome is one of the most complete accounts of Rome’s emergence as one of the most powerful and long-lasting nations in history. The account covers the culture, cities, legends and kings in an enthralling manner.

Reverend Buttler’ account of Rome’s social, political and religious life is equally detailed and insightful. His presentation of the Papal origin of the temporal power, administration of Justice in Rome and the account of how Locatelli was executed on the flimsiest of grounds will find few parallels. He paints a rather gloomy picture of Rome, which according to him was characterized by "baseless suspicious, quick vengeance, secret arrests, loathsome prisons, slow justice, fanaticism, persecution, secret and arbitrary power, distrust and fear."

His concluding paragraph, however, puts the colorful history of Rome into perspective. To quote, "But, Romans prefer suffering in Rome to enjoyment away from it. It is to them the one and only place in the wide world.

"Epochs of Ancient History" edited by Rev. G.W. Cox and Charles Sankey deals with the history of Rome between two great events - the assassinations of Julius Caesar and Domitian. Adam Ferguson records the rise and fall of the great Roman Empire in a fascinating manner in his 494-page, 1856 publication.

Finally the CD gives you an insight into some mouth-watering Roman delicacies Detailed recipes found in the CD may tempt the more adventurous gourmets to try cooking a few of these exotic dishes.

I was amazed at the wealth of information included in this CD and the delightful manner in which it is presented. Rarely does one find the works of so many authorities on a subject in a single compilation. I am certain that this CD will leave many history buffs delighted and enthralled with its wonderful contents.