Explores the history and science of ancient Rome, teaching about Roman innovations and ideas of government, science, religion, sport, and warfare, and how they have shaped world history and our own world view.
Details
ISBN: 9780974934457
ISBN: 0974934453
Physical Description:iv, 139 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 26 cm.print
Publisher:White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, c2006.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Fantastic beginnings -- The Roman Republic - democracy rules . . . or does it? -- Expanding the Roman Republic -- The demise of the Roman Republic -- Remarkable feats in engineering and technology -- Birth of an empire -- Roman society - everyday life -- The mighty Roman army -- The next two hundred years -- That's entertainment -- The rise of the empire, again -- Gods and goddesses -- The end of the Roman Empire & Rome's legacy.