Bibliograph

Ancient Rome, written by Dr Simon James

Type

Label

Ancient Rome, written by Dr Simon James

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ancient Rome

Oclc number

891617360

Responsibility statement

written by Dr Simon James

Series statement

DK eyewitness books

Summary

A photo essay documents ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry

Table Of Contents

The rise of Rome -- the emperors -- The legions -- The army -- 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 theater -- 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 -- Find out more

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Eyewitness Ancient Rome

Classification

Contributor