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Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Books) [Hardcover]

Simon James (Author)
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9 and upDK Eyewitness Books
Discover one of the world's most fascinating civilizations and the lives of its people.

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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Ancient Rome is another in the superb Eyewitness Books reference series for young people. Interesting, informative text combined with lots of great color photos bring the Roman Empire to life. Artifacts from the daily lives of slaves and emperors alike make the people seem real, their activities immediate. Special treats are the glass marbles--just like kids play with today--and centurion armor. A great addition to a young historian's bookshelf. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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...a mini museum between the covers of a book. [Eyewitness series] -- The New York Times

These books' striking visual impact will draw in even the most casual readers. [Eyewitness series] -- School Library Journal

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  • Hardcover: 64 pages
  • Publisher: DK CHILDREN; 1st edition (July 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0789457881
  • ISBN-13: 978-0789457882
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,070,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Photography Brings Ancient Rome to Life!, December 12, 2000
This review is from: Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)
This is an outstanding book to add to your classroom or homeschooling library. If you don't live near the British Museum or Museum of London, then this book is the next best thing! See a Roman gladius (sword) and gold and silver scabbards. Examine a Roman soldier's armor and impedimenta (baggage). Find out what life was like for women and children. There are photographs of actual children's toys, gladiatorial helmets, chariots, theater masks, even medical instruments and leather sandals.

The photography in this book is fabulous. Students can use this book to get ideas for reports or designing models. The pictures are bright and beautiful and really make the ancient Roman culture come to life!

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Introduce your children to REAL history, January 28, 2001
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This review is from: Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Books) (Hardcover)
DK eyewitness books are some of the greatest non-fiction books around. The distinctive white background and high-quality photography gives this book an edge over any other nonfiction picture book. And -- these pictures are real! They're beautiful museum-quality photos of all things related to ancient Rome, accompanied by informative captions and text.

Learn about life in Rome, the slaves and emperors who lived there, and SEE the objects they used everyday. If you know someone (young or old) who is fascinated by ancient Rome, then you must introduce them to this book!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to the world of Ancient Rome, July 13, 2003
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Being a bit of a fan of the Roman Empire, I had taken a look at this book and may I say that it was very good, for a beginners book. The photography was amazing and it was chock full of info for those who had not encountered Roman history before.

Really reccomended.

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ACCORDING TO LEGEND, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by the brothers Romulus and Remus, sons of the war god Mars. Read the first page
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