A really good, thought-provoking read. I was lucky enough to read the newest edition, which I've heard is a lot better than the 2nd edition. Unfortunately, my class didn't get time to read the Roman Literature section. The book is clearly written and easy to understand. I didn't use the interactive website that is also available (for free) a lot, but the case studies and extra details were really interesting. I love the style of writing and found that it made it a lot easier to read and the comparisons to modern history really emphasized the effect the Roman Empire had on us as a whole.