This fascinating hardcover volume, written by German journalist and historian Ivar Lissner, offers a compelling and lively account of Imperial Rome, tracing the lives, triumphs, and vices of the Caesars from Marius and Sulla to Constantine the Great. Translated from German by J. Maxwell Brownjohn, the book features 84 half-tone illustrations, 13 maps, and diagrams that bring ancient history to life. The book is in good vintage condition; the original dust jacket is intact with some minor creasing, edge wear, and localized tape reinforcement, while the internal pages remain clean, crisp, and tightly bound.