About the Author

Nigel Rodgers, who has a degree in History and History of Art from Cambridge University, has written widely on history, philosophy and art. Among his recent published works are Rome: The Greatest Empire, The Roman Army and Roman Architecture (all published by Southwater). He has also written Incredible Optical Illusions (Simon and Schuster), The Traveller's Atlas - A Global Guide to Places You Must See in your Lifetime (Apple Press); and Churchill (Hodder)