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How did the Roman's shape our world? What was life like for the average Roman? Find out in Eyewitness Ancient Rome and discover all about Roman's and their civilization. From powerful senators and emperors to the Roman's ancient gods, you'll have a spectacular view into one of hi...
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| Published: |
Dorling Kindersley,
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| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2015. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Revised edition. |
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DK eyewitness books |
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| Summary: |
How did the Roman's shape our world? What was life like for the average Roman? Find out in Eyewitness Ancient Rome and discover all about Roman's and their civilization. From powerful senators and emperors to the Roman's ancient gods, you'll have a spectacular view into one of history's most fascinating civilisation. |
| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Carrier Form: | 72 pages : colour illustrations, colour map ; 28 cm + 1 wall chart. |
| ISBN: |
9780241187753 0241187753 |
| CLC: | K126-49 |
| Call Number: | K126-49/J291-1/rev. ed. |
| Contents: | The rise of Rome -- Rome's emperors -- The legions -- Army life -- 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 theatre -- 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. |