Rome : the greatest empire of the ancient world
2008
Book
This book describes the history of Rome, from 753 B.C. to 476 C.E., discussing the three phases in the government of Rome, the rise in power of Julius Caesar, the power of Augustus, the Roman way of life, the use of slaves and their labor, the Roman army, and the legacy of language.
Item Details
ISBN:
- 9781404213661 (library binding)
- 9781404213661
Edition: North American edition.
Description: 123 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 29 cm.
Target Audience Note: 9-12.
Notes:
- Includes chronologies.
- Includes glossary.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 125) and index.
Contents:
- From myth to empire
- Ruling Rome
- Caesar and the conquest of Gaul
- Civil war
- Caesar, master of Rome
- Second civil war
- Augustus, the first emperor
- Roman way of life
- Empire built on slavery
- Mighty legions
- Legacy of Rome.
LCCN: 2007033501
Control Number: 368558
Publisher: New York : Rosen Publishing, 2008.Series:
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