"Describes the life and times of ancient Rome. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life from the perspectives of a wealthy Roman man, a young Roman woman, and a peasant"--Provided by publisher.
A rich and accessible selection of Greek and Roman original sources all of which are in translation.
BRASSICA Cato was a great lover of cabbage : The cabbage beats all other vegetables . It can be eaten raw or cooked . If you eat it raw it must be dipped in vinegar . It is good for the digestion and has a laxative effect .
Examining a broad range of activities the book looks at the many types of espionage tradecraft that have left their traces in the ancient sources: * intelligence and counterintelligence gathering * covert action * clandestine operations * ...
In the sheer scope, the Roman epoch is unsurpassed in history. What has endured to our own time is its great legacy to Western civilization-in law, language, architecture, and the...
Traces the political and military history of Roman Republic and Empire, from the Italian Iron Age to the last emperor in 476 A.D., examining the link between political institutions and military campaigns, the rise of Christianity, the ...
The legacy of past civilizations is still with us today. In Ancient Rome, readers discover the history and impressive accomplishments of the ancient Romans, including their military power and feats of engineering.
While the Colosseum, imperial palaces and Pantheon are among its most famous features, this volume explores Rome primarily as a city in which many thousands of men and women were born, lived and died.
A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
The roar of frenzied spectators inside the Coliseum during a battle between gladiators. A crowd of onlookers gathered around a slave driver. The wondrous plenty of banquets where flamingos are...
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome contains information vital to the sensible time traveler.