" They are crazy those Romans "

If your knowledge of Roman history is limited to Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar, then we recommend as holiday reading the Infographic of Ancient Rome : a captivating story told by Nicolas Guillerat, enriched by the scholarship of John Scheid and Milan Melocco.

Although the subject may seem difficult, the authors have used " data visualization " to facilitate understanding of such a topic.

Datavisualization: Quésako?

By combining simple functionality and aesthetics, data visualization allows for the clear and concise visualization of a large amount of data , figures, dates, etc. This proves extremely practical when undertaking the task of retracing several centuries of history rich in events.

Data visualization makes it easy to understand complex subjects quickly and accurately. The use of images and infographics also helps our brains retain information more effectively.

Nicolas Guillerat, an alumnus of the 2006 class of the Intuit Lab School, and a lecturer in Data Design in the 3rd year, undertakes this exercise brilliantly and offers us a plunge into ancient Rome, "from the birth of the Republic to the imperial political system, from the civil wars to the confrontation with Carthage, from religion to the economy of the Urbs" (Passés / Composés).

Building on the success of his 2018 World War II Infographic , Nicolas Guillerat once again delivers a superb work of historical visualization. His graphic work in putting complex data into perspective is simply stunning.

The immensity of all the dimensions that the Roman State represents is modeled here, in an exceptional book both in substance and in form, with a constant concern for clarity.
The collaboration with historians John Scheid and Milan Melocco has made it possible to offer readers a book of precision and unparalleled historical rigor as well as a mode of narration original, innovative and playful..

To discover absolutely at the Passés / Composés editions.