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.
