Rome: People
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.
For Students:
  • CAESAR AND ROME Charlotte Bernard (Henry Holt & Co.: 1996)
    With the best of magazine graphics, complete textual authority, and a definite attitude, this is treatment fit for a great conqueror. In addition to the historical background about his birth, early life, military victories, and assassination, you will learn some facts that just might surprise you - the hair styling to cover his baldness, his unusual diplomatic techniques, and his convoluted love life. Discovering the man and the age through vibrant two-page spreads, timelines, detailed maps, and "interviews", you'll learn about life as a Roman soldier, the fashions of the day, the movers and shakers during the last days of the Republic, recipes, the duties of a slave, and more. Each two-page spread thoroughly covers its subject and also dovetails with the rest of the layouts to round out the picture. Hardbound, $19.95.
  • PEOPLES OF THE PAST: THE ROMANS: LIFE IN THE EMPIRE Charles Guittard and Annie-Claude Martin (Millbrook Press: 1992)
    Here is a fascinating look at world history through the lives and times of people who lived centuries ago in foreign worlds. Come take a journey into the everyday life of these ancient citizens. 64 pages, with full color illustrations. Softbound, $7.95.
  • USBORNE CUT-OUT MODELS: MAKE THIS ROMAN FORT (Usborne Publishing: 1988)
    You need only a tube of glue and a pair of scissors or a craft knife to turn this book into a superb model of a Roman auxiliary fort. The model is crammed with historically accurate detail and consists of barrack-blocks, headquarters, granary, towers and walls. There are also many cut-out figures of the inhabitants of the fort to help you create everyday scenes of fort life. The completed model measures 605 mm X 458 mm (24 in X 18 in) along the based and is compatible with 15 mm figures. Full color. Paperbound, $9.95.
People:
Daily Life:
  • POMPEII: THE VANISHED CITY (Time/Life: 1992)
    Part of the Lost Civilizations series, this title presents an excellent survey of life in Pomeii, with over 100 full color photographs of art preserved in Pompeii. 168 pages, with bibliography. Hardbound, $19.95. Other Classic titles in the series: Etruscans: Italy's Lovers of Life
  • THE USBORNE TIME TRAVELLER BOOK OF ROME AND ROMANS Heather Amery and Patricia Vanages (Usborne Publishing: 1989)
    Time Traveller books form a children's introduction to a life long ago. The books deal mainly with the more exciting aspects of every day life - journeys, feasts, and holidays. These are specially chosen to show how life is changed and shaped by historical events. The illustrations for the book are the result of wide and careful research. They are all based on contemporary murals, stone reliefs, mosaics, and carvings as well as the remains of cities, villas, forts, baths, roads, and walls. The resources of museums, and scholarly books and reconstructions have provided the exact details of houses, clothes, weapons, utensils, and farm equipment. The characters introduced in the book are fictional but are based on the accounts of famous Roman writers. 32 pages, with full color illustrations throughout. Softbound, $6.95.
  • POMPEII Ian Andrews (Cambridge University: 1978)
    This book describes life in Pompeii until its destruction and also describes the re-discovery of its ruins. 48 pages, with black & white photographs and illustrations. Softbound, $7.50.
  • THE TIME TREKKERS VISIT THE ROMANS Anthony Mason (Copper Beech Books: 1995)
    Join the four intrepid Time Trekkers on their adventures through the past, present and future. As they journey to weird and wonderful places and times, their gizmos are always ready. These clever gadgets answer all their questions, translating languages and even giving incredible X-ray views. In this adventure, the Time Trekkers go back in time to the world of the ancient Romans. Follow them as they visit the chariot races, enjoy a Roman bath, and come face-to-face with the awesome gladiators. Will they survive? Will Sam enjoy a roast hamster? 32 pages, with full color illustrations throughout. Softbound, $5.95.
Writing:
  • LATIN FOR BEGINNERS Angela Wilkes (Passport Books: 1995)
    This humorously illustrated, colorful book offers beginners their first introduction to the Latin language. Specially designed to make language learning easy and fun, this book guides its users through a series of everyday situations and provides a thorough foundation in basic, practical Latin. Grammar and pronunciation are clearly explained, while challenging puzzles aid learning and active use of the Latin language. 50 pages, with full color illustrations. Hardbound, $8.95.

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