Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Life of a Roman slave Life of a Roman slave Don Nardo Discusses aspects of slavery in ancient Rome, including becoming a slave, its privileges and perils, the use of slaves in farming, business, and public service, and the dark side of the institution. OL15072287W
Discover Ancient Rome Discover Ancient Rome Deborah Kops "Learn about the art and cultural contributions, family life, religions and people of ancient Rome"--Provided by publisher. OL16585616W
Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Britannica Educational Publishing The innovation and progress that characterize modernity often eclipse the accomplishments of ages past. However, close examination of ancient civilizations reveals a sophistication in both thought an… OL16939466W
Did Romans really wash themselves in wee? Did Romans really wash themselves in wee? Noel Botham Did you know that the Romans kept eating until they were sick, or that the smelly Vikings had no toilets on their ships? What are some of the greatest mysteries in history? What are the bloodiest rev… OL17896257W
The bloody, rotten Roman Empire The bloody, rotten Roman Empire James A. Corrick "Describes disgusting details about daily life in ancient Rome, including housing, food, and sanitation"--Provided by publisher. OL18649806W
Rome Rome Olivia Ercoli This guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Rome has to offer. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and ex… OL20040355W
The Untold History of the Roman Emperors The Untold History of the Roman Emperors Michael Kerrigan 255 pages : 25 cm OL20252609W
Groovy Greeks Groovy Greeks Terry Deary After 15 fearsome years on the page, 'Horrible Histories' are coming to the small screen - with all the nasty bits intact. In this book readers can discover why some groovy Greek girls ran about nake… OL21200533W
How to Live Like a Roman Gladiator How to Live Like a Roman Gladiator Anita Ganeri,Mariano Epelbaum We follow Felix on a journey starting when he was captured in Gaul (France) around AD 180 and taken to Rome to be trained as a Gladiator. We follow the strict training and brutal regime to turn these… OL21288064W
Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Fiona MacDonald 'History Crafts' is a history series with a difference. Each book is packed with facts and full-colour illustrations from a selected historical era or subject. In addition there are fun related craft… OL22645473W
Roman soldiers Roman soldiers Peter Hepplewhite "Provides readers with exciting details, facts, and statistics about historical Roman soldiers"--Provided by publisher. OL23283531W
Ancient Rome Ancient Rome Steve Parker Looks at what life was like in ancient Roman. OL24248091W
Kids in ancient Rome Kids in ancient Rome Lisa A. Wroble Discusses the food, dress, schooling, games, housing, and culture of children in ancient Rome. OL2619313W
The Roman Republic The Roman Republic Isaac Asimov If western civilization looks to ancient Greece for the source of its philosophical and aesthetic inspiration, it is still the Romans who have most influenced the shape of our daily lives, our ideals… OL46181W