Bibliograph

Live like a Roman, discovering the secrets of Ancient Rome, Claire Saunders ; illustrated by Ruth Hickson

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Live like a Roman, discovering the secrets of Ancient Rome, Claire Saunders ; illustrated by Ruth Hickson

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 10+

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Live like a Roman

Responsibility statement

Claire Saunders ; illustrated by Ruth Hickson

Sub title

discovering the secrets of Ancient Rome

Summary

Discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsome gladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. With its highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pampered affair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. Find out how this powerful civilisation invaded and conquered a massive area, including more than 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use today are explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine. An in-depth map shows the spread of the Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the main provinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods that were sent to Rome from all over the Empire

Target audience

pre adolescent

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