L'histoire du monde en BD #1

Part of Casterman's L'Histoire du monde en BD series, this 2017 volume by Dominique Joly and Emmanuel Olivier surveys the rise and reach of Rome and its empire through the accessible language of comics. The cover captures a laurel-crowned Roman figure draped in a rich brown toga, gazing out over an expansive cityscape of ancient rooftops and grand public buildings — a quietly powerful image that promises both scope and intimacy. It's an inviting entry point for readers curious about one of history's most enduring civilizations.