Title:
Ancient Rome
Author:
Edition:
New American edition.
Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
New York : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.
Physical Description:
72 pages : color illustrations, colour map ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9780744056372
Abstract:
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.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The rise of Rome -- Rome's emperors -- The legions -- Army life -- Life of a soldier -- Roman society -- Women in Rome times -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Master builders -- The Colosseum -- Mortal combat -- A day at the races -- The theatre -- The public baths -- Writing it all down -- Crafts and tecdhnology -- In the kitchen -- A dinner party -- Making music -- Roman gods -- Priests and worship -- Healing the sick -- Burial rites -- Country life -- Trade and travel -- The twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- The emperors -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
Language:
English
