Best Books on the Roman Empire

History is a fascinating subject, and one that not only gives you a sense of different eras, but also teaches us great lessons. One of the best and most turbulent eras in history is the development of the Roman Empire. You can find many books on this subject on sites like Papergy. However, here is a selection of the best books you can find on the Roman Empire.

The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius

There is no doubt that Roman historians like Suetonius have helped people understand how Rome acted and behaved. There are other Roman historians that are also important such as Tacitus, but this book features biographies of the first 12 Roman rulers including Julius Caesar. It features incredible insight into a world long ago.

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon

While many might think that this book is slow going, it actually has an easy reading style that is modeled on the famous Roman historian Tacitus. This book focuses particularly on the events and actions that led to the eventual decline and fall of the Roman Empire. This book is available on sites like Papergy, and can be found as one book, or a series of volumes.

The Roman Revolution by Ronald Syme

After the fall of the Roman Republic, Augustus led Rome into a new era. This book looks at that transformation, but has motives that were ongoing when this book was written. Published just before the outbreak of World War II, there are nods to the current political situations of the time. In particular Mussolini, who openly modeled himself on Augustus.

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Top Soccer History Books

With Euro 2020 just around the corner, much of the world will be watching the best teams in Europe battle it out. Although it might not have all the flair of the World Cup, it still captures the imagination of millions of people. There are many books on the history of football on sites like Papergy, but here are some of the must-read books you need to catch up on your football lore.

The Ball is Round: A Global History of Football by David Goldblatt

With over 1000 pages, this isn’t a light read, but it is one of the most comprehensive books charting the history of soccer. From the sports' early days, it takes you through all the changes and incidents that go on to shape the game as we know it today. You can find this hefty book on Papergy.

Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Soccer by David Winner

Holland has always been one of the best teams in Europe and also the world at times. However, there have also been incidents that have caused unrest in the camps. This book focuses on the history of the game in the Netherlands, and delves into the culture that football has in the country.

The Club by Joshua Robinson & Jonathan Clegg

English football has always had its ups and downs, but the development of the Premier League brought not only fame, but also money to the clubs lucky enough to play in it. Football is now as much a business as it is a sport, and that isn’t always a good thing.

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