- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Hippo (18 July 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0439954312
- ISBN-13: 978-0439982375
- ASIN: 0439982375
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 242,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Ruthless Romans" reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time - from the terrible twins who founded Rome to the evil emperors who made murder into a sport. Read on for the gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred there.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was excited when the second horrible historys book on romans came out as I am a huge fan. As soon as it came through the letterbox, I started reading it. I must say, I was dissapointed. It didn't really contain much information I hadn't heard and the book itself was a bit too short. However, if you want to hear the grusome side of the romans, then this is the boook for you!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
'The Ruthless Romans reveals the grim truth behind the greatest empire of all time.......'
20 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
Want to know:
* which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels?
* how a cow on your roof could bring you bad luck?
* the name of the Roman goddess of door hinges?
Read on for the gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred here.
Run screaming from the reality of life as a Roman soldier and terrorize your teacher with our foul facts about the Romans.
History has never been so horrible!'
A witty, colourful cover opens to 127 pages, split over chapters:
1. Killer kings and the rotten republic
2. Superior superstitions and quaint customs
3. Gory gladiators
4. Ruthless Roman army
5. Evil enemies
6. Ruthless Roman quiz
7. Roman Empire timeline
8. Evil emperors
9. A few foul facts...
10. Marvellous medicine
11. Awful for animals
12. Painful plays
13. Cruel for criminals
with an introduction and an epilogue.
Written with the typical Deary humour and illustrations from Martin Brown throughout.
* which emperor enjoyed eating camel's heels?
* how a cow on your roof could bring you bad luck?
* the name of the Roman goddess of door hinges?
Read on for the gory details about the cruel Colosseum and the people and animals who were massacred here.
Run screaming from the reality of life as a Roman soldier and terrorize your teacher with our foul facts about the Romans.
History has never been so horrible!'
A witty, colourful cover opens to 127 pages, split over chapters:
1. Killer kings and the rotten republic
2. Superior superstitions and quaint customs
3. Gory gladiators
4. Ruthless Roman army
5. Evil enemies
6. Ruthless Roman quiz
7. Roman Empire timeline
8. Evil emperors
9. A few foul facts...
10. Marvellous medicine
11. Awful for animals
12. Painful plays
13. Cruel for criminals
with an introduction and an epilogue.
Written with the typical Deary humour and illustrations from Martin Brown throughout.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It is packed with jokes,quizzes and information.
Oh yes and it's a bit bloody in some places.(That is why i like it so much)
Oh yes and it's a bit bloody in some places.(That is why i like it so much)
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Great book
I ordered this book to complete the series for my 8 year old Grandson who was thrilled to recieve the final book for his collection. Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. Swain
Horrible? Indeed. Hypocritical, even.
This book was unfortunately a serious disappointment. The reason is that it claims to be something that it is not. Read more
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