Bibliograph

Ancient Rome, written by Dr. Simon James

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Label

Ancient Rome, written by Dr. Simon James

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Rome

Oclc number

1343162860

Responsibility statement

written by Dr. Simon James

Series statement

Eyewitness

Summary

Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help you to understand what it was like to live in this mighty civilization, as it changed from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out, too, what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field

Table Of Contents

The rise of Rome -- Rome's emperors -- The legions -- Army life -- Life of a soldier -- Roman society -- Women in Rome times -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Master builders -- The Colosseum -- Mortal combat -- A day at the races -- The theatre -- The public baths -- Writing it all down -- Crafts and tecdhnology -- In the kitchen -- A dinner party -- Making music -- Roman gods -- Priests and worship -- Healing the sick -- Burial rites -- Country life -- Trade and travel -- The twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- The emperors

Target audience

juvenile

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Eyewitness Ancient RomeDK eyewitness Ancient Rome

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