rome

Examines the fall of the western Roman Empire which marked the close of ancient times and set Europe on the path it would take through the medieval era and on into modern times.

Presents a photographic introduction to ancient Rome, providing information about the empire's emperors, society, family life, homes, culture, occupations, religion, medical practices, and other topics.

Presents the history and civilization of Ancient Rome, including detailed maps, sidebars, short biographies, and timelines.

Contains a children's study of home life in Ancient Rome and includes information on the Roman family, marriage, and the role of women, slaves, types of food and clothing, and entertainment.

Presents an introduction to the art and religion of ancient Rome, discussing the influence of Greece on Roman culture, and examining religious practices and belief in gods, temples, the philosophy of Stoicism, painting, sculpture, and literature and drama.

Presents Shakespeare's drama about the ill-fated affair between Mark Antony, one of the triumvirs of the Roman Empire, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt.

Cassius, fearing Julius Caesar's ambition, forms a conspiracy among Roman republicans to assassinate the leader on the Ides of March.

Describes the civilization of Rome including the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

A novel about a young woman named Victoria, the daughter of a Roman senator, who travels to Jerusalem during the time of Emperor Nero, where she meets a Christian slave.

An illustrated exploration of ancient Rome that discusses soldiers, emperors, leisure, food, religion, and other aspects of life.