Ancient Rome By DK (Paperback, 2015)

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From Roman emperors & gods & goddesses to soldiers & gladiators this is a compelling history of ancient Rome for children Who were Rome&s most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did Roman gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Eyewitness Ancient Rome provides the answers to these questions & many more Eyewitness Ancient Rome charts Rome&s rise from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history It looks at what life was like inside the city&s walls examining the role women played in society & what it was like for children growing up in the city It describes the typical Roman house & the food Romans ate It explores how people spent their free time whether paying a visit to the theatre or the public bath or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum It explores the gods & goddesses Romans worshipped & their hopes for the afterlife Packed with fascinating facts this lavishly illustrated book is the perfect introduction for any child who wants to know more about the history of ancient Rome