A beautiful and informative book. I'll share the title with my students who are leaving to study abroad in Rome.

I really spent some times with this wonderful book. Need my me-time, a time without disturbances, to be able to read, and zoomed-in some photos, and marvels. And the marveling took time. LOL. I've never been to Rome, and this is the closest thing I can visit the ancient city at the moment. A lot of things to be amazed on, like the House of Vestal Virgins, on how brothers built an immense and beautiful villa, then executed by an authority who wanted the villa for himself. Quite barbaric, but how they built these grandiose is unimaginable.

For History buffs like myself, a book like this one is a delight.

Learning more about one of the oldest civilizations and cultures in the world, with stunning photos and to-the-point descriptions, this book was quite the adventure!

I definitely recommend it if you want a 'light' introduction to the world of Ancient Rome and all it's wonders!

From one of Amber Books' most prolific creators, a quickly-moving guide to Rome and all that it has done for us. Well, sort of. This is a very competent souvenir of the capital city, stuffed with great photos and the typical house style of factoid as caption. But there are no coin-raddled fountains, no wedding cakes – this is just the old stuff, as the name suggests. At the end you are wondering if the whole thing has been structured as well as it could be – I know why Ostia was dumped at the end, but why not put their theatre under "leisure" instead of "infrastructure"? And the way the Vatican kind of has to sneak in apologetically into a background or two and never get mentioned in earnest is a bit weird. Petty quibbles aside, this fits in well with the Amber ethos – sterling visual work, just enough writing for the casual student of such things to pick up a bit here and there, and very amenable for a gentle browse or two.

This is at time of writing only in the 6" x 4" photo album-sized volume; whether it hits the heights of the coffee table editions they also produce is anyone's guess – I thought the larger always came first.

A nice book of photographs showing major historic sites in Ancient Rome, with brief adjacent captions. Each set of photos is introduced with a short (less than one page) overview. This is nice for visual learners, but a little more background text and context would have been better. For example, a broad overview of Roman history and a timeline would have been helpful for connecting these sites to specific events and famous people in history.

This was another fab travel book from Amber Books, those publishers who keep tempting me and other bookbloggers with their wonderful nonfiction books on NetGalley.
The book is split up into six chapters including an Introduction, The Forum, Palatine Hill, Leisure, Monuments and Statues, Religion, Infrastructure and of course the Picture Credits. I remember learning about Ancient Rome at school and building hypocausts, their incredibly clever heating system.
I actually spent a day in Rome when I went inter-railing back in the 1980s, and have always wanted to go back again for longer. This book definitely makes me want to visit sooner rather than later.
I think my favourite photos were of the Coliseum, the frescoes from Villa Livia now in the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme of the Museo Nazionale Romano and my favourite chapter was Monuments and Statues full of amazing structures!
I thoroughly enjoyed my armchair visit to Ancient Rome and would definitely consider buying a copy to take with me if I ever do go back.
Highly recommended if you enjoy travel books.

Claudia Martin's "Ancient Rome," belonging to the Visual Explorer Guide series, proves to be a remarkable companion for those planning to visit or a delightful keepsake for those who have already explored the ancient city. Its compact, postcard-sized format makes it easy to carry around and refer to while on-site or cherish as a memento afterward.

The book serves as an outstanding guide, offering comprehensive coverage of Ancient Rome's historical significance, architectural marvels, infrastructure, intricate sculptures, captivating art, and much more. It caters to the needs of prospective travelers, providing enough detail to enrich their experience and understanding of the city's grandeur. Moreover, the abundance of excellent pictures within the guide effortlessly piques the reader's curiosity, igniting a desire to witness these mesmerizing sites in person.

I had the opportunity to review this informative guide from a copy graciously provided by the publisher through NetGalley. It left me thoroughly impressed with its well-crafted content and engaging visuals, making it an invaluable resource for any history enthusiast or traveler venturing into the captivating world of Ancient Rome.

It's a fascinating book like those by Amber Books: a perfect coffee table book with plenty of gorgeous pictures of Ancient Rome and interesting explanations.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

An excellent guide to visiting the sites of Ancient Rome. Covers history, buildings, infrastructure, sculpture, art and more with enough detail for the prospective traveller and plenty of excellent pics to whet the appetite for a visit. Would be very useful for plotting an itinerary and a superb souvenir of you have already travelled to Rome.

~~~ I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ~~~

I visited Roma last year and saw many of the sites highlighted in this book first hand. I enjoyed seeing the collection of photographs contained within this book along with the short historical snapshots detailing the images. Rome is so full of history it is unbelievable, this book just begins to touch the edge of its vastness. This book would make a great gift to a history buff or a nice coffee table book for your home or office reception area.

You don't have to be a history buff to appreciate the wonder of Rome. The 'Eternal City' is truly that. This visual guide shows a selection of stunning artistic photographs in full colour, both in the bright daylight and glorious nighttime.

The book is arranged in six sections: The Forum, Palatine Hill, Leisure, Monuments and Statues, Religion and Infrastructure. The Introduction gives a very brief note on the beginning and demise of the city's power. With each photograph is an historical caption indicating the picture's significance, location and dates.

Given the wealth and staying power of Rome, this book could have been at least twice as large. But it easy to become overfaced with places to visit in a city such as this, and the size of this book is just right for a guide and should be used when travelling to the city as a tourist. There are the famously familiar features of course, but also places and items that can be missed, such as the catacombs and overlooked frescoes.

The format of the book is such that it can be packed with other travel essentials. Well organised, great photographs and a nice travel book.

This is a perfect souvenir for someone who has visited Rome or for the arm chair traveler. The focus is on Ancient Rome (8th century BC to 476 CE). Sections include; The Forum, Palatine Hill, Leisure, Monuments and Statues, Religion and Infrastructure. If you’ve been to Rome the amount of history can be overwhelming. I happily recognized many locations that I toured and visited. The book includes 180 photos with most, but not all, having blurbs describing the location, function and time period. It does contain sites outside of the city proper.

I enjoyed reading and viewing this book. The only negative is that where to see certain monuments or statues isn’t included. For example several are pieces at the Vatican museum but the Alter of Augustan Peace is in its own museum. Use this books to enjoy the sights and history. And if inspires you to visit you’ll need additional travel guides.

Thank you to Amber Books Ltd. and NetGalley for the temporary digital book and I am leaving an honest review.

Ancient Rome is so very fascinating. This is one of my favourites in the series so far. I love the depth of the history, it is truly amazing.

Ancient Rome by Claudia Martin is a spectacular book absolutely brimming with 180 spellbinding photographs and information. It is my favourite city on the planet to visit and each time there is so much to discover, including fresh perspectives on sites and sights I have frequently enjoyed, This inspiring book includes the best-known monuments and many lesser-known ones as well. Chapters describe The Forum, Palatine Hill, Leisure, Monuments and Statues, Religion and Infrastructure from the time of the founding of Rome in the 8th century BC to approximately 476 AD.

Not only are ancient sites such as fora and buildings described and photographed but also monuments, statues, gardens, columns, frescoes, arches, temples, sarcophagi and other structures within. I love that spots off many tourists' radar such as Tarpeian Rock, Curia Julia, Baths of Caracalla, Tabularia, Domus Transitoria, Roman Houses of the Caelian Hill, Capo di Bove, Tomb of Eurysaces, Santa Constanza, The Mouth of Truth, Catacombs of Callixtus, Porta Maggiore and Ponte Fabricio are highlighted. Outside of Rome wondrous Ostia Attica (especially the toilets!), the Appian Way and Villa Hadrian's Villa are detailed as well, beguiling beyond measure.

The views from on foot are vastly different from aerial and contextual views so ogling the photographs and reading through this not only gave me goosebumps but aha moments galore. However, you needn't be familiar with Rome to thoroughly enjoy this book. It is a fabulous choice for anyone even remotely interested in ancient Rome.

My sincere thank you to Amber Books Ltd. and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this incredible book. My next trip will be even more meaningful armed with the hard copy as I wander, gape and absorb! Any book by author Claudia Martin is on my automatic reading radar.

Hi this book is downloading the human body couring book instead of the right book. I might aswell read that and review it while I wait for the correction
I also emailed your enquiry email aswell to tell you.