All Roads Lead to Rome

Why we think of the Roman Empire daily

Rhiannon Garth Jones

• Publisher: Aurum
• Year: 2025
• Print ISBN: 9781836002956
• eBook ISBN: 9781836002970
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: Ancient History
• Index: History

Rhiannon Garth-Jones explores Rome's enduring legacy through three core themes: religion, empire, and culture. Each chapter examines how Rome’s history, governance, and mythology have been reimagined throughout centuries, and how these interpretations continue to shape our modern world.

Rome is not merely a city—it’s an enduring idea, a symbol of identity, power, and legitimacy that has shaped the course of history for over 1,500 years. This book embarks on an exploration of how the concept of Rome has been invoked by emperors, modern governments, religious leaders, and even pop culture icons, all using it to assert authority and influence society. Each chapter explores how Rome’s history, governance, and mythology have been reimagined throughout centuries, and how these interpretations continue to shape our modern world. By delving into Rome’s influence, readers gain a deeper understanding of the forces shaping today's global landscape.

For readers of all things Roman, e.g. Emperors of Rome by Mary Beard, Rubicon, Dynasty and Pax by Tom Holland as well as The West: A New History of Old Idea by Naoise MacSweeney and The Map of Knowledge by Violet Moller.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Contents
• Maps
• Cities of the Roman Empire
• 1. Introduction
• Part One. Religion
• Part Two. Empire
• Part Three. Culture
• Want to Know More?
• Full Bibliography
• Timeline
• Acknowledgements
• Index
• About the Author
• Copyright