Pocas civilizaciones son tan fascinantes como la romana, dos mil años después el legado de Roma es la base de la cultura occidental.
Author(s): Juan Eslava Galán
456 Pages
History, Ancient
Description
Book Synopsis
Pocas civilizaciones son tan fascinantes como la romana, dos mil años después el legado de Roma es la base de la cultura occidental.
Hay pocos temas históricos universales con tanto interés bibliográfico o cinematográfico como la unión de los pueblos itálicos bajo la hegemonía del Imperio romano. Del mito fundacional de Rómulo y Remo hasta la disolución del imperio, esta Historia de Roma contada para escépticos reúne todos los ingredientes para convertirse en uno de los libros más exitosos de Juan Eslava Galán. Con la maestría que le caracteriza, Eslava no se limita a la narración cronológica de hechos históricos. Su objetivo es entretener, y para eso dota al relato de personajes ficticios que se mezclan con los emperadores, los soldados, las mujeres, los patricios y los gladiadores reales de la antigua Roma. Por supuesto, como marca de autor, no faltan los enredos de amor, las borracheras, y las motivaciones de poder o de sexo de unos personajes que, al final y por encima de todo, se mueven por pasiones humanas.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
Few civilizations are as fascinating as the Roman Empire. Even two thousand years later, Rome's legacy remains the foundation of Western culture.
There are few historical topics as universally compelling--both in literature and film--as the unification of the Italic peoples under Roman rule. From the founding myth of Romulus and Remus to the fall of the empire, Historia de Roma contada para escépticos brings together all the elements that make it one of Juan Eslava Galán's most successful books. With his signature mastery, Eslava goes beyond a simple chronological recounting of historical events. His goal is to entertain, and he does so by weaving fictional characters into the narrative alongside real emperors, soldiers, women, patricians, and gladiators of ancient Rome.
Of course, as is characteristic of the author, the book doesn't shy away from tales of romance, drunken escapades, and the relentless pursuit of power and desire--because, in the end, these characters, above all else, are driven by deeply human passions.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 456
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Ancient
Publisher: Planeta Publishing
Theme: Rome
Format: Paperback
Author: Juan Eslava Galán
Language: Spanish
Street Date: June 24, 2025
TCIN: 1008647277
UPC: 9786075699493
Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-1665
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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