The Ancient Romans (Cultures of the Past) [Library Binding]

Kathryn Hinds (Author)

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From School Library Journal

Gr 7-10--Hinds covers the Romans' rise to world domination, followed by chapters on their love of practicality, illustrated by the construction of aqueducts and civic buildings; and entertainment, demonstrated by gladiatorial games, chariot racing, and plays. A section on deities and religion is also included. A brief, but worthwhile description of slavery and its place in Roman society is an example of the balanced treatment accorded to all of the topics covered here. A final chapter focuses on Roman contributions to present-day civilization and culture. The inclusion of many fine-quality, full-color photographs and illustrations, especially the reproductions of Roman art, add greatly to the text. The good suggestions for further reading are also noteworthy. Readers will have to look to Dale Brown's Rome (Time-Life, 1994) or other resources for information about warfare, politics, and the fall of the Empire, but The Ancient Romans makes an excellent addition to a crowded field.

David N. Pauli, Missoula Public Library, MT

Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 80 pages
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children's Books (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761400907
• ISBN-13: 978-0761400905
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,944,909 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Ancient Romans, March 5, 2004

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"syed087" (Irving, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ancient Romans (Cultures of the Past) (Library Binding)

The Ancient Romans is a very detailed and first-rate look at the structure of ancient Rome. I liked how all the information was grouped with relevant information, and that the information was straightforward. The book is also good because it looks at many aspects of ancient Rome, such as how Rome started and expanded, art and literature, religion, and a look at the lives of the ancient Romans. The pictures supplied had detailed captions to describe them. I also liked how, at the end of the book, most of the important events in ancient Rome, from its beginning to its end, are chronologically placed.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ancient Romans, March 5, 2004

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"syed087" (Irving, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ancient Romans (Cultures of the Past) (Library Binding)

The Ancient Romans is a very detailed and first-rate look at the structure of ancient Rome. I liked how all the information was grouped with relevant information, and that the information was straightforward. The book is also good because it looks at many aspects of ancient Rome, such as how Rome started and expanded, art and literature, religion, and a look at the lives of the ancient Romans. The pictures supplied had detailed captions to describe them. I also liked how, at the end of the book, most of the important events in ancient Rome, from its beginning to its end, are chronologically placed.