The longest-lasting empire in history, the Roman Empire stretched from Scotland to Libya, from Portugal to Iraq, and lasted for more than 400 years. Since then, the dream of Rome has continued to live, and European leaders at all times - from Charlemagne to Napoleon and Mussolini - have tried to repeat Roman achievements and failed. How did the Romans manage to unite the people of Europe and forge a common identity? And what will it take to revive it? Written by one of the most colorful and eccentric English politicians of our time, Boris Johnson, former Mayor of London and current British Foreign Secretary, full of originality, life, intrigue, action and personal assessment, this book about Rome is exactly that story , whom we love, cheerful and passionate.