This introduction to the people of ancient Rome is packed with information about their daily lives and generously illustrated with examples of the buildings, artwork, and everyday objects they left behind as evidence of their remarkable culture. From rich and powerful emperors to entrepreneurial merchants and artisans to daring gladiators and lowly slaves, each played a role in the establishment of the largest empire the world has ever seen. An engaging portrait of a society that continues to fascinate us two thousand years after its heyday, the accessible text is sprinkled with quotes from ancient Roman writers, historians, and emperors. Ages twelve and up.
- ISBN10 0892369868
- ISBN13 9780892369867
- Publish Date 8 September 2009 (first published 3 August 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Oxford University Press, USA
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 80
- Language English