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The Roman Empire (World History) [Library Binding]

Don Nardo (Author)


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11 and upWorld History
Traces the history of the Roman Empire from the days of the Republic through the reign of the Caesars and the influence of Christianity to the fall of Rome.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9-Ancient Greece describes the lives and times of such ancients as Alexander the Great, the noble Pericles, and the handsome but treacherous Alcibiades, whose betrayal of Athens changed the course of history. The Roman Republic begins with short introductions to the city's founding; the Roman character and society; and then details the Republic's myriad wars, leaders, and treacheries. Picking up at the end of the Republic, The Roman Empire chronicles the history of life under emperors who ranged from good (Antoninus), to bad (Nero), to insane (Caligula). In addition to the helpful timelines, all three volumes are highlighted by excerpts from primary and secondary sources: Plutarch's description of how Cleopatra "auditioned" deadly snakes and insects before picking the asp for her means of suicide (in Republic) and Juvenal's ominously familiar narration of the horrors of life during the days of the Empire ("Anyone who goes out to dinner without making a will is a fool") are sure to fascinate readers. A user-friendly index and annotated lists of works consulted and suggestions for further reading add to the comprehensiveness of these titles.
Anita Palladino, Finkelstein Memorial Library, Spring Valley, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 8-12. Part of the World History series (which also includes Ancient Greece, The Roman Republic, and Hitler's Reich, this is an in-depth overview that lends itself well to curriculum use. From the glory of the Augustan Age to the fall of Rome, Nardo's history focuses on the role of the Caesars and also on the everyday life of the Romans, their citizens, and their slaves. The bright cover and rather large size of the volume suggest a middle-school audience, but the material is scholarly and detailed. The design is accessible, with black-and-white illustrations on every page and numerous boxed quotations, some from modern historians, others from the era (a bishop's account of the persecution of the Christians, a soldier's letter home, etc.). A map would have been useful, but all sources are carefully cited, and Nardo includes a time line and an excellent annotated bibliography. Hazel Rochman

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  • Library Binding: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Lucent Books (January 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1560062312
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560062318
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,583,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Don Nardo is a historian and award-winning writer who specializes in the ancient world, especially the civilizations of Greece and Rome. He began as a actor and worked with the National Shakespeare Company before turning to writing screenplays and teleplays and, soon afterward, devoting much of his time to historical research and writing. In the past two decades, he has published nearly two hundred volumes on diverse historical topics. And having earned numerous favorable reviews, he is widely recognized as the country's leading writer of historical works for young adults. He is also versed in various other subjects and as a result is frequently asked by publishers to write books on a number of scientific and literary topics.

Mr. Nardo also composes and arranges orchestral music, having started composing in his early teens. Over the years he has turned out more than eighty musical works, including 2 symphonies, 4 string quartets, several concertos, a film score, incidental music for stage productions, and several commissions, the most recent a double concerto for violin and Portuguese guitar written for two noted musicians. He is also the resident composer and arranger for the Amadis Orchestra, based in Connecticut. For more information, see his official web site at www.nardopublishing.com and his more extensive biography at Wikipedia.


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