rome

A short biography of ancient Greek orator, Cicero, providing a chronology of his life, timeline, chapter notes, and information on the Roman calendar and Roman Senate.

Describes the life and reign of the fourth-century Roman emperor, known for his struggle to reform the empire and for his promulgation of Christianity.

Discusses the history of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, two large meeting places, and the uses to which they were put during the last years of the Roman Republic and the early years of the Roman Empire.

Explores all aspects of Roman life from the 8th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D.

Two thousand years ago, Rome was the center of the civilized world and the most powerful city-state in existence. Today's world has been largely influenced by ancient Rome as well: Democratic governments, modern literature and films, architecture and even professional football owe something of a debt to the ancient Romans.

Describes various aspects of life in ancient Rome and provides instructions for creating related crafts, including scrolls, temples, statues, and terra-cotta lamps.

Takes the reader through a typical town in the Roman Empire, highlighting the different buildings and public areas, and describing how the people lived.

A graphic adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" in which Cassius, fearing Julius Caesar's ambition, forms a conspiracy among Roman republicans to assassinate him on the Ides of March.

Examines the food, drink, and feasting traditions of the Romans, covering such topics as table manners, courses, menus, the carousal, wine production, condiments, meats, and land-grown foods, and providing over 150 ancient recipes updated for modern cooking.