Ancient Roman Civilization
by Scurman, Ike; Malam, JohnFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-09-01
Publisher(s): Rosen Central
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Summary
Each section in this book begins with a beautifully illustrated myth or legend, followed by a spread providing information about ancient Roman culture and society. The factual sections of the book discuss emperors, religion, recreation, warfare, technology, and styles of the times. With timelines and maps, this title is a great reference for classroom and library sections focusing on ancient civilizations.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 5 |
| How this book works | p. 5 |
| Aeneas, the Father of the Romans | p. 6 |
| Origins | p. 8 |
| The Wolf and the Twins | p. 10 |
| The City of Rome | p. 12 |
| Claudia and the Great Mother | p. 14 |
| Religion | p. 16 |
| The Sacred Fire of Rome | p. 18 |
| Emperor and State | p. 20 |
| The Slave Girls Save the City | p. 22 |
| Food, Feasts and Entertainment | p. 24 |
| The Battle of the Champions | p. 26 |
| The Roman Army | p. 28 |
| Freedom from Tyrants | p. 30 |
| Daily Life | p. 32 |
| Queen Dido Tries to Trap Aeneas | p. 34 |
| Trade and Transport | p. 36 |
| Castor and Pollux-The Heavenly Twins | p. 38 |
| Art, Literature and Science | p. 40 |
| The Fall of the Western Empire | p. 42 |
| Glossary | p. 44 |
| For More Information | p. 45 |
| For Further Reading | p. 46 |
| Index | p. 47 |
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