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Some of the most famous examples of engineering in the ancient world come from Rome. The Colosseum, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman aqueducts are just some of the impressive structures readers are introduced to through detailed main text and vibrant photographs and illustrations. Readers are also invited to take a closer look at the ways ancient Romans applied technological knowledge in areas such as farming, transportation, and the military. Detailed sidebars highlight essential facts about Roman technology. This engaging cross-curricular approach appeals to readers with an interest in history, as well as those passionate about STEM.

A comprehensive history of the social and political world of the Roman emperors including Julius Caesar, Nero, Alexander Severus, Caligula and Marcus Aurelius.

"The Romans were the greatest rulers of ancient times, and they dominated the Western world for more than two thousand years. From the foundation of the city of Rome to the fall of Constantinople, find out how this famous civilization from the past expanded their empire throughout Europe and part of Africa and Asia. Meet the twins Romulus and Remus, Julius Caesar, Marcus Antonius, Nero, and the endless historic figures who forged the Roman civilization through great battles and conquests. Find out who the Romans were, their most famous figures, how their society was built, the role of women, and all the most remarkable historical facts"--Publisher.

"Step back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story--from gladiator battles with lions; chariot races for vast cheering crowds; and mock naval ship battles in flooded auditoriums, to mythical tales of magic and monsters; gods and goddesses for every occasion; and wondrous feasts in fantastical gardens. Learn about Ancient Rome's fast-food joints, the original multi-tool pocketknife, and how some escaped Pompeii's legendary volcanic eruption"--Provided by publisher.

Presents the complete text of William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," with a line-by-line translation of the play in simple language, a list of characters, and a commentary.

"Living in ancient Rome was one of the most intense experiences in human history. It was also superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians and poets, who were acutely aware of the seething and voluptuous nature of the city that ruled the known world. [This book] takes the reader on a . . . journey through the landscape of politics, crime, domestic life, faith, sex, entertainment, cuisine, disease, and inequality experienced daily by Roman people of all social strata. Revealing what it meant to eke out an existence in servitude, live in luxury in the imperial palaces, enjoy a day at the races, riot in the streets, make do in a tenement block, plot to assassinate an emperor, worship any one of a multitude of gods, witness an imperial triumph, and commemorate the dead, this powerful story of the people of ancient Rome"--Provided by publisher.

"[Color] . . . illustrations accompany information about the history of Rome"--Provided by publisher.

"A[n] illustrated history of the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome, covering their political development, the rise of the city state and the growth of their empires. Also included are insights into the architectural, artistic and cultural impact of early Greece and Rome and vignettes of key political and cultural figures"--Provided by publisher.