Ancient Rome
by James, Simon
"Discover one of history's greatest civilizations, from its vast empire to the bloody gladiator fights"--Cover 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.
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- Full title :Ancient Rome / written by Dr Simon James.
Summary
"Discover one of history's greatest civilizations, from its vast empire to the bloody gladiator fights"--Cover
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.
Edition Statements
- Publication Date:2015.
- Edition:Relaunch edition, American edition
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):DK, in association with the British Museum
- Place of Publication:New York, New York
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2015.
Notes
Includes index.
The Physical Object
- Description:72 pages : : illustrations ; : 29 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781465435699, 1465435697, 9781465435682, 1465435689, 9780605866768, 0605866767
- oclc:ocn918762818
- LC Classification:DG77
- Dewey Decimal:937
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.
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