A Brief History of Rome, written by Joel Dorman Steele in 1885, is a comprehensive overview of the history of the Roman Empire. The book begins with the founding of Rome and covers its rise to power, the Punic Wars, the conquest of Greece, the Roman Republic, and the reign of Julius Caesar. It also delves into the social structure and daily life of the Roman people, their religion, and their art and architecture. Steele provides a detailed account...