Древний Рим. Взлет и падение империи

The dual perspective offers a full picture, but I wonder what motivated the author to structure it this way. Was it to highlight lessons from both periods?

The descriptions of Roman politics and society brought the era to life for me. Did others find these details clarified or overwhelming?

Given the depth of historical context, I'm curious whether new discoveries influenced the way the story is told or if it sticks to traditional sources.