- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Collins; Min edition (2 July 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007231644
- ISBN-13: 978-0007231645
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 9.5 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 311,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From the Colosseum to Hadrian’s Wall, Gem Ancient Rome shows us how Rome’s vast empire laid the foundations of today’s civilisation.
From aqueducts to baths, from gladiators to emperors, the fascinating history of and mythology of ancient Rome are brought to life in this entertaining and highly-readable guide.
With their sophisticated army, monuments and roads, the Romans literally paved the way to modern Europe.
Learn about the hand-to-hand combat at gladiatorial shows, rediscover the myths and legends of the Roman gods and find out how and why Rome became the conquering superpower that it did. History will come to life in this engaging and comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating and influential places the world has ever known.
Includes:
• Geography – map of the Roman Empire
• History – a timeline with the accomplishments of the emperors
• Culture – what the Romans did for us
• Religion – Gods and Festivals
• Mythology – Virgil's Aeneid, Romulus and Remus
• Daily life in Ancient Greece – different levels in society, the jobs, family life, leisure activities
• Politics – transition from Republic to Dictatorship
• Learning and knowledge – Law, Science, Architecture, Literature, Art
• War – important wars, the Empire, the army and navy
• Rome Today – temples, archaeology, and modern tourist sites
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By David Pickering
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The product: Ancient Rome- Collins Gem was exactly what I was looking for. After sifting and sieving through thousands of books on ancient Rome, I came across this one and is perfect. The book has 9 chapters and over 250 pages of concise information. It not only has information, but also several colour photographs,maps and diagrams. The book ranges from Roman Emperors, Roman Gods, War in Ancient Rome to Culture, Society and Rome today. The books is really what it says on the cover- "The entire Roman Empire in your pocket". If you are an enthusiast for this Ancient Civilisation, look no further- this book is 110% for you. Do not hesitate to buy it!
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