Books with title Women in Ancient Rome

The ancient Romans developed a civilization unlike any other. Readers discover what made ancient Rome so unique and how its influence can still be felt in the world today. The exciting text and eye-catching design enhance social studies curricula in an engaging way. Readers will want to learn even more about this fascinating civilization, which is presented to them through clear main text, informative sidebars, fun fact boxes, and colorful maps. Vibrant photographs give readers a strong visual sense of what life was like in ancient Rome and what remnants of this great civilization can still be seen today.

Kingfisher Knowledge is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. Life in Ancient Rome transports the reader on an amazing journey through the world built and run by the Romans, from its legendary origins and the growth of the republic to the height of empire, and from the human details of everyday life in Rome to the violent spectacles of battles and gladiatorial combat. Organized historically, it gives a clear sense of the major developments in this long and changing period, and is full of dynamic stories of interesting characters, important battles and great events. It also sheds new and intriguing light on familiar themes of life in Rome: roads and baths, luxurious living and slavery, the Forum and temples, and much more. The final chapter charts the decline of the Roman empire and looks at its far-reaching legacy.

From the peddlers on the streets of the Forum, to the dueling chariots of the Circus Maximus, co-Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael DeMocker brings the sights and sounds of daily life in Ancient Rome to young readers. Join farm boy Cato on his trip to the famed Colosseum, and finish the day at the parade for the emperor, where we'll all cheer, "Io triumphe!"