Bibliograph

Ancient Rome, written by Dr Simon James

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Ancient Rome, written by Dr Simon James

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Rome

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

934041209

Responsibility statement

written by Dr Simon James

Series statement

EyewitnessGale eBooks

Summary

Documents ancient Rome, the people who lived there, and the pottery, weapons, and other artifacts they left behind. Also explores the architecture they created, the gods they worshiped, family life, transportation, travel, trade, and more

Table Of Contents

The rise of Rome -- The emperors -- The legions -- The army -- Life of a soldier -- Citizens and slaves -- Women in Rome -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Master builders -- The Colosseum -- Mortal combat -- A day at the races -- The theater -- The public baths -- Writing it all down -- Crafts and technology -- 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 -- Find out more

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Eyewitness Ancient Rome

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