From the Colosseum to Hadrian's Wall, Gem Ancient Rome shows us how Rome's vast empire laid the foundations of today's civilisation.
From aqueducts to baths, from gladiators to emperors, the fascinating history of and mythology of ancient Rome are brought to life in this entertaining and highly-readable guide.
With their sophisticated army, monuments and roads, the Romans literally paved the way to modern Europe.
Learn about the hand-to-hand combat at gladiatorial shows, rediscover the myths and legends of the Roman gods and find out how and why Rome became the conquering superpower that it did. History will come to life in this engaging and comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating and influential places the world has ever known.
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| ISBN: | 9780007231645 |
| Publication date: | 2nd July 2007 |
| Author: | David Pickering |
| Publisher: | Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Series: | Collins Gem |
| Genres: |
Ancient warfare Roman religion and mythology Ancient Greek and Roman literature Systems of law: Roman law European history: the Romans Ancient history |
From the Colosseum to Hadrian's Wall, Gem Ancient Rome shows us how Rome's vast empire laid the foundations of today's civilisation.
From aqueducts to baths, from gladiators to emperors, the fascinating history of and mythology of ancient Rome are brought to life in this entertaining and highly-readable guide.
With their sophisticated army, monuments and roads, the Romans literally paved the way to modern Europe.
Learn about the hand-to-hand combat at gladiatorial shows, rediscover the myths and legends of the Roman gods and find out how and why Rome became the conquering superpower that it did. History will come to life in this engaging and comprehensive introduction to one of the most fascinating and influential places the world has ever known.
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Ancient Rome features in the following genres: Ancient warfare, Roman religion and mythology, Ancient Greek and Roman literature, Systems of law: Roman law, European history: the Romans, Ancient history
Ancient Rome is available in Paperback
Ancient Rome was written by David Pickering and published by Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Ancient Rome has 256 pages
Yes it is part of Collins Gem series