Age
9-12
Grade
4-6
Kay Barnham
Gory Gladiators, Savage Centurions, and Caesar's Sticky End: A Menacing History of the Unruly Romans!
Paperback
(Gareth Stevens Pub July 15, 2015)
, Illustrated edition
Because the Roman Army was so large, they had to be very serious about punishing those who broke the rules. For disobeying an order, a soldier would get as many as 200 lashes with a whip. And deserters? They were stoned or beaten to death. These penalties sound harsh in todays world, but they can tell readers a lot about life during the Roman Empire! Dreadful deaths and creative killings offer a unique lens through which to examine a major historical period. Cute, full-color illustrations offer a humorous look at a bleak topic and add interesting details.
- Series
- Awfully Ancient
- ISBN
- 1482431130 / 9781482431131
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 4.5 oz.
- Dimensions
- 8.0 x 0.2
in.