rome

Describes the daily lives of the women of ancient Rome, including their education, marriage and family, fashions, and religious practices.

A color-illustrated overview of ancient Rome's military forces, weapons, and warring techniques. Includes a time line and a further-reading list.

Presents an account of the skills and jobs that were necessary to run a city in ancient Roman times.

Describes the homes of the ancient Romans, including palaces, merchants' homes, and city and country houses, covering their furniture and decoration, heat and light, kitchens, gardens, and bathing areas.

Presents an account of life in ancient Rome from a child's perspective, discussing language, religion, weddings, funeral customs, and more.

Provides information about the design and construction of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, and discusses its use as an amphitheater for gladiator games and other blood sports.

Features a variety of buildings, houses, and places that were in use at the time of the Roman Empire, and the role they played in the everyday lives of the people.

Focuses on the everyday life and concerns of selected classes of people of the Roman Empire from the rulers and Roman citizens down to hostages and slaves. Illustrated with photographs of ancient artifacts and period artwork.

Traces the military and political career of Julius Caesar who became dictator of the Roman Empire in 49 B.C. and discusses the history and culture of Ancient Rome.

Traces the early life and career of the Roman soldier who served under the Emperor Trajan, in his great wars in Central Europe and the Middle East.