General Information:
- CULTURAL ATLAS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: ANCIENT ROME
Mike Corbishley (Facts On File: 1989)
This reference work explores the Roman Empire and its reach throughout
the Western World. Part One examines the history of that Empire from
its Etruscan origins to its greatest flowering and its subsequent
decline. Part Two takes you on a geographical tour of the Empire -
province by province. Maps, texts, and illustrations all work together
to provide a dynamic picture of the Roman World, so much of which
is the essential background to our own world today. 96 pages, with
full color photography and illustrations throughout plus glossary
and maps. Hardbound, $17.95.
- THE WORLD HERITAGE: THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Jose L. Cortes Salinas (Children's Press: 1993)
The history of the Roman Empire is the story of its amazing expansion
from just a time settlement. First, Rome spread from the nearby hills
to the entire Italian peninsula. From there, it expanded to North
Africa, Spain, Greece, Asia Minor, France, Britain, Germany, and Egypt.
All this took place in a period that began around 500 B.C. and lasted
until the Middle Ages. Throughout Europe, Roman civilization had left
behind countless traces, most notably its architecture. UNESCO has
chosen a number of Roman ruins as World Heritage sites. In Italy,
there is the historic center of Rome. In Germany are the Roman monuments
of Trier. France has the ancient theater and arch of triumph of Orange,
the Roman monuments of Arles, and the Pont du Gard. Others are Hadrian's
Wall in Great Britain and the aqueduct of Segovia in Spain. In studying
these places, we find a key to the cultural riches that Roman civilization
has left behind for us all. 34 pages, with full color photographs
plus glossary. Softbound, $6.95.
- THE USBORNE ILLUSTRATED WORLD HISTORY: THE ROMANS
A. J. Marks and G. I. F. Tingay (Usborne Publishing: 1990)
The Romans describes in detail the world of the Romans from the founding
of the city to the decline of the Empire. It deals with aspects of
everyday life in Ancient Rome, as well as providing a clear historical
outline of the period. The book is packed with colorful pictures,
maps and diagrams, and includes summaries of dates for quick and easy
reference. 96 pages, with full color illustrations throughout. Softbound,
$10.95.
- USBORNE PUZZLE ADVENTURES: TIME TRAIN TO ANCIENT
ROME Gaby Waters (Usborne Publishing Ltd.: 1988)
Each book in this exciting series contains a thrilling adventure story,
packed with entertaining puzzles to solve. There are extra clues to
help you if you get stuck along the way and answers at the back of
each book. The Time Train seems to be an ordinary train until Bill
and Lucy climb aboard and are whisked away to Ancient Rome. Here they
stumble on a poisonous plot and find themselves caught up in a risky,
Roman adventure. 48 pages, with full color illustrations. Softbound,
$5.50.
- USBORNE HOTSHOTS: ROMANS Philippa Wingate
(Usborne Publishing: 1995)
Enjoy the magnificence of Ancient Rome, the thrill of death-defying
chariot races, and read about the gods, goddesses and emperors of
one of the most powerful civilizations in history. This pocket-sized
book is packed with fascinating facts about the Romans at work and
at play. 32 pages, with full color illustrations throughout. Soft
bound, $2.95.
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