Books with title Lays Of Ancient Rome

100 things you should know about Ancient Rome takes you on a journey of discovery through one of the most thrilling periods of world history. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed artwork, reveal what Roman life was really like. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects—make a mosaic, prepare your own Roman food, and learn some Roman words. So take a look into a gladiator's life, learn how the Empire was ruled, and step into the arena! Exactly 100 facts Beautiful illustrations throughout Quizzes and projects Fun facts and cartoons Exciting text written and checked by experts

We have learned the probable origin of the LATINS; how they settled in Latium, and founded numerous towns. We shall now examine more particularly that one of the Latin towns which was destined to outstrip all her sisters in prosperity and power. Fourteen miles from the mouth of the Tiber, the monotonous level of the plain through which the river flows is broken by a cluster of hills (The seven hills of historic Rome were the Aventine, Capitoline, Coelian, Esquiline (the highest, 218 feet), Palatine, Quirínal, and Viminal. The Janiculum was on the other side of the Tiber, and was held by the early Romans as a stronghold against the Etruscans. It was connected with Rome by a wooden bridge (Pons Sublicius).) rising to a considerable height, around one of which, the PALATINE, first settled a tribe of Latins called RAMNES,—a name gradually changed to ROMANS. When this settlement was formed is not known. Tradition says in 753. It may have been much earlier. These first settlers of Rome were possibly a colony from Alba. In the early stages of their history they united themselves with a Sabine colony that had settled north of them on the QUIRÍNAL HILL. The name of TITIES was given to this new tribe. A third tribe, named LUCERES, composed, possibly, of conquered Latins, was afterwards added and settled upon the COELIAN HILL. All early communities, to which the Romans were no exception, were composed of several groups of FAMILIES. The Romans called these groups GENTES, and a single group was called a GENS. All the members of a gens were descended from a common ancestor, after whom the gens received its name...

Full-color photos. "An excellent glossy catalogue of entertaining information about a civilization of antiquity. Family life, household effects, cosmetics, sports, children's dress and games--all these and more are on display in eye-filling spreads. Either read chronologically or browsed through, each page offers up a sterling visual feast guaranteed to spur discussion and provoke thinking about the early Romans."--Kirkus.

The Roman epoch is unsurpassed in history. What has endured to our own time is the empire's great cultural legacy—in law, language, architecture, and government—and the fascination of Rome's story. Ancient Rome presents the history and heritage of the remarkable Roman era, presenting an all-around introduction to the politics, people, culture, and everyday life of the world ruled by Rome. Unlike most general histories of the subject, it enables the reader to know the Romans not only from reading about them, but by hearing directly from them through the words of orators, philosophers, historians, poets, playwrights, and satirists.

Part of a series, this visual guide to Ancient Rome gives an insight into the lives of the people that lived in ancient Rome. Every aspect of Roman life is covered, from the cooking utensils they used and the food that they ate, to the instruments they used to cleanse and beautify themselves. A model of the Colosseum shows where the Romans watched atrocities being committed for sheer entertainment.

Providing an exceptionally detailed investigation of Roman civilization from its founding to its decline in the West twelve centuries later, this book examines Roman political institutions, key figures, and geography. Readers will encounter Roman religion through the ages and discover its role in shaping Roman society and family life. They will also learn about Romes contributions to modern language, law, and architecture.