Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: History by Warfare

I desired to read a book that could offer a historical overview of Roman history. This book fulfilled.It can exhaust you a bit in the details at times (e.g., the number of men killed in battles; the names of minor office holders). However, for anyone wanting to "get it all" in one book, it is a very good source.It is well written and penned with an obvious depth of knowledge and keen insight.The format basically runs from battle to battle. The ancient Romans were no doubt warriors and ruthless political opportunists. Still, I would have enjoyed more detail in the more noble of human pursuits such as art, architecture, culture and religion.I recommend the book.