Screen LibraryRome & Romans /
The year is AD100, and Rome is the biggest and most splendid city in the World. Through the adventures of a wealthy businessman named Petronius, and his family, find out what everyday life was like in Rome. Looks at gladiators fighting and charioteers racing, enjoy a feast, visit the baths, and marc...
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| Group Author: | ; |
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Usborne Publishing Ltd,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2003. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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The Usborne time traveller
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| Summary: |
The year is AD100, and Rome is the biggest and most splendid city in the World. Through the adventures of a wealthy businessman named Petronius, and his family, find out what everyday life was like in Rome. Looks at gladiators fighting and charioteers racing, enjoy a feast, visit the baths, and march into battle with the Roman army. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. |
| Item Description: | Originally published in 1977 and revised 1997 and 2003. |
| Carrier Form: | 31 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9780746030714 1580868142 9781580868143 0746030711 |
| Index Number: | DG78A442003 |
| CLC: | K126-49 |
| Call Number: | K126-49/A512 |
| Contents: | Going back in time -- The people you will meet -- The road to Rome -- In the streets of Rome -- Petronius at home -- Going to school -- Going shopping -- At the baths -- Games and races -- Building in the city -- Petronius gives a feast -- Summer on the farm -- Marcus joins the army -- Attack! -- The Roman empire -- The story of Rome. |