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The History of Rome for Our Time: Who would have thought that ancient history could be so exciting and relevant? Unconventional, insightful, and academically proficient – this applies not only to the highly esteemed ancient historian and Cambridge professor Mary Beard herself but also to her new comprehensive history of the Roman Empire and its inhabitants. With keen insight and a relatable narrative, Mary Beard recounts the story of a world empire, allowing us to experience wars, excesses, intrigues, and the everyday life of Romans – from troubles in tenement buildings to Cicero's divorce. She takes us behind the legends and myths, questions widely held beliefs, and arrives at surprising insights. Thus, Rome feels very close – especially in its debates about integration and migration – yet also fascinatingly distant, particularly when it comes to slavery. A new perspective on the ancient world.