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Ancient Rome / written by Simon James.

by James, Simon, 1957-

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DK Pub., c2008.

Rome -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.

Rome -- Antiquities -- Juvenile literature.

DK eyewitness books.

Eyewitness books.

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DK eyewitness Ancient Rome clip art.

Eyewitness Ancient Rome clip art.

Ancient Rome clip art.

72 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 fold-out wall chart.

At head of title: Eyewitness.

"Clip-art CD"--Cover.

Fold-out wall chart inserted in pocket inside back cover.

Originally published in London in 1990.

Title on CD-ROM: DK eyewitness Ancient Rome clip art.

Some copies lack accompanying CD-ROM.

Includes index.

"Discover the vast empire of Ancient Rome from gladiator fights to engineering feats"--Cover.

City-state to superpower -- The emperors -- The legionary -- Battle and defense -- Soldiers in society -- Senators, citizens, subjects, and slaves -- The women of Rome -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Builders and engineers -- The bloody arena -- Mortal combat -- A day at the races -- The theater -- A trip to the baths -- Writing it all down -- Craftsmen and technology -- First catch your dormouse -- A dinner party -- Making music -- A world of many gods -- Worship and sacrifice -- Healing the sick -- Death and burial -- Country life -- Transportation, travel, and trade -- The twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- The emperors -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.

A photo essay documenting 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. Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating story of ancient Rome. Superb color photographs of Roman armor, tools, jewelry and more give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the history of the Roman Empire. See the sword of Tiberius, a gladiator's helmet and shield, the contents of a Roman burial urn, real food cooked from Roman recipes, marbles Roman children played with, and inside the colosseum. Learn how the Romans built roads, why the baths were so popular, how Roman physicians healed the sick, why the army was so efficient, and how wine was made. Discover how sea battles were staged in the colosseum, what Roman children learned at school, how Roman society was organized, and much, much, more.

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