Wow. This book was an incredibly comprehensive overview of Roman history, which is exactly what I wanted. As beginner to the time period, I was hoping for a more simplified approach that would give me a good foundation for further reading on the topic. Woolf's book did a great job of helping me understand the chronology of the Roman Empire's development and was well-organized in that each chapter focused on a specific theme or topic. I was intrigued and I got precisely the information I was seeking.

Many reviews mention the grammatical errors, and yes, I noticed them too. With any luck, a second edition that has been edited more closely will be published.

All in all, this was a solid foundation for my interest in the Roman Empire, and I am excited to explore the suggested further readings.