Cambridge Junior History
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Ancient Rome covers the period from the city's foundation in 753 B.C. to 455 A.D. when Rome was invaded by Vandals. It traces the origins of the Roman people, their government and citizenship and also details every day life including what the Romans ate, their clothing, housing and entertainment. Ancient Rome also explores Roman architecture and infrastructure, cultural practices, language and numeracy, values and beliefs, and the role of significant events and forces, individual personalities and social groups in shaping the society and ultimately contributing to the modern world. The book is full colour throughout, draws on a wide range of sources and contains learning outcomes and focus issues. The activities will help to build students' historical skills while ensuring that history remains fun!