Romans: Internet Linked (Illustrated World History)
by Anthony Marks Author
(From Amazon): The fascinating world of the Romans is described in detail, from the founding of the city of Rome to the decline of the Empire, with the help of colorful reconstructions, maps and diagrams. Deals with all aspects of everyday life in Ancient Rome, from entertainment and medicine to fashion and religious beliefs. Recommended in Laura Berquist Syllabus Grade 7Author: A. Marks Age: 11 and upPages: 96, PaperbackPublisher: EDC PublishingISBN: 0-7945-0429-9
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 9780794504298
- Print Status
- In Print
- Chapters
- 48
- Pages
- 96
- Suggested Grades
- 3rd - 8th
- Geographical Setting
- Rome
- Publisher
- Usborne Books
- Copyright
- 2005
Chapters
- 1 Introduction: How we know about the Romans
- 2 The founding of Rome
- 3 The early republic
- 4 The expansion of Rome
- 5 Rome's social and political structure
- 6 The end of the Roman republic
- 7 The army
- 8 A soldier's life
- 9 Roads
- 10 Ships and shipping
- 11 From republic to Empire
- 12 The early Empire
- 13 The administration of the empire
- 14 Sieges and fortifications
- 15 Roman towns
- 16 The city of Rome
- 17 Town houses
- 18 Furniture
- 19 Decorations
- 20 Food and dining
- 21 In the kitchen
- 22 Jewellery
- 23 Clothes and fashion
- 24 The Roman villa
- 25 Farming
- 26 Marriage and childbirth
- 27 Funerals and burial
- 28 Education
- 29 Jobs and occupations
- 30 Money and trade
- 31 Entertainment
- 32 Races and games
- 33 Gladiator fights
- 34 The baths
- 35 Religious beliefs
- 36 gods and goddesses
- 37 Festivals
- 38 Medicine
- 39 Architecture
- 40 Building technology
- 41 The legal system
- 42 The later Empire
- 43 The empire after Constantine
- 44 The Byzantine empire
- 45 Glossary (play jeopardy)
- 46 Who was who in ancient Rome (play jeopardy)
- 47 Date chart - pick out important dates for timeline
- 48 The legacy of Rome
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