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43) The Roman Empire
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[1994]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the Roman Empire from the days of the Republic through the reign of the Caesars and the influence of Christianity to the fall of Rome.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the life and times of ancient Rome. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life from the perspectives of a wealthy Roman man, a young Roman woman, and a peasant"--Provided by publisher.
47) Ancient Rome
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
The history, wars, society, and political life of ancient Rome and its vast empire and how it remains with us today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses facts and fictions, status, occupations, love, marriage, divorce, habits, personal lives, economic and social status, and influences on the women of ancient Rome.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Imagine a world without roads, toilets, or even towns! The Romans brought us many amazing inventions, including takeout food, shopping trips, and toothpaste. Discover how the past has shaped the way we live today.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Gladiators were mostly slaves and ex-soldiers, but some actually volunteered to fight for ancient Rome's entertainment. Gladiators went to special schools to acquire the skills needed to best opponents and survive to fight another day. This absorbing book gives detailed descriptions of weapons, armor, rules of the arena, and different-- often gruesome-- gladiatorial events. Roman history comes alive in photographs of the Colosseum and ancient artifacts,...
57) When Rome ruled
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
3 DVDs (360 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Groundbreaking eight-part series reveals ancient Rome's hidden treasures and untold stories as never before. From iconic figures including Caligula, Caesar, and Constantine to epic events such as the eruption of Vesuvius, the invasion of Britain, and fall of Rome, this collection reveals a startling, up-to-date vision of the ancient empire and challenges our perception of what we know about the Romans and their lives.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
119 pages : illustrations, map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
What was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ancient Rome and Pompeii. This is the nonfiction companion to Vacation Under the Volcano (Magic Tree House #13).
60) Rome
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history and civilization of ancient Rome, from how gladiators fought and what daily life was like for people in Rome to the events at Pompeii.
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