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The genius of the Romans

innovations from past civilizations
Which innovative ideas and inventions began with the Romans? Find out how the Romans trained their soldiers, built their roads and buildings, and supplied their people with food and water. Discover how their brilliant developments in language, government, law, and entertainment still influence the way we live today.

The tragedy of Julius Caesar

1973
Brutus, best friend of the Roman ruler Caesar, reluctantly joins a successful plot to murder Caesar and subsequently destroys himself.

The Roman way

2017
A history of Roman civilization, drawing from the writings of Cicero, Catullus, Horace, Virgil, Livy, Seneca, Tacitus, and Juvenal to provide a portrait of Roman life and spirit.

Ancient Rome

Looks at ancient Rome, discussing daily life, rulers, beliefs, culture and more.

Roman mythology

2021
Explores Roman mythology, including the myths about ancient gods, wars, and other supernatural beings.

50 things you didn't know about Ancient Rome

2020
"Daily life in Ancient Rome from Colosseum to commode, explore how this powerful empire ruled much of the world for more than 1000 years. Fifty amazing and amusing facts will make readers rulers of Roman trivia"--Publisher.

The thrifty guide to ancient Rome

a handbook for time travelers
2019
A guidebook to ancient Rome that discusses major events and famous historical figures, and features humorous pointers for navigating everyday life in Roman times.

Ben-Hur

2013
A wealthy young Jew and his family, experiencing changing fortunes under Roman tyranny, are affected by the life and teachings of a Nazarene named Jesus Christ.

How STEM built the Roman empire

"From the founding of its republic in 509 B.C.E. to the demise of its empire in 476 C.E., Rome dominated the countries of the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle East, and Europe as far north as Britain. Roman scientists, engineers, mathematicians, architects, and others left a rich legacy of roads, aqueducts, bridges, mills, treatises, and more over its thousand-year history and for the centuries to come. This . . . volume explains the dramatic story of Rome's conquests and triumphs, and how they went hand in hand with advancements in science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM"--Provided by publisher.

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