My First Fact File Ancient Rome
Everything you Need to Know
Published on 23. July 2019
48 pages
978-1-78240-915-1 (ISBN)
Description
We hear about them all the time, but how much do you actually know about the ancient Romans?
In My First Fact File: Ancient Rome, you'll find out all about this incredible society that lasted for over 2,000 years. Discover how the Roman Empire sprawled across Europe and beyond, and how it shaped the world as we know it today. Read all about the battle tactics of the Roman army, and the powerful siege engines they used to conquer the world. Learn about the food eaten in the ancient Roman era, which included roasted ostriches and giraffe legs!
In My First Fact File: Ancient Rome, you'll find out all about this incredible society that lasted for over 2,000 years. Discover how the Roman Empire sprawled across Europe and beyond, and how it shaped the world as we know it today. Read all about the battle tactics of the Roman army, and the powerful siege engines they used to conquer the world. Learn about the food eaten in the ancient Roman era, which included roasted ostriches and giraffe legs!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Minneapolis
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
File size
36,31 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78240-915-1 (9781782409151)
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07/2019
Ivy Kids
€31.13
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Persons
Simon Holland is a writer and editor of children's books of all shapes, subjects and sizes. His academic background is in medieval literature, culture and history, but through his career he has also become passionate about the communication of science, nature and technology-related subjects.
Adam Hill is an artist based in Cape Town, South Africa. An illustrator and graphic designer, his work has featured in books and advertising campaigns across the globe.
Adam Hill is an artist based in Cape Town, South Africa. An illustrator and graphic designer, his work has featured in books and advertising campaigns across the globe.
Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- HOW ROME BEGAN
- THE REPUBLIC
- THE EMPIRE AND ITS EMPERORS
- THE ARMY
- WEAPONS AND ARMOR
- BATTLE TACTICS
- WAR AND CONQUEST
- ENGINEERING
- HOMES
- THE CITY
- ARTS
- SOCIETY
- CHILDHOOD
- FEEDING THE EMPIRE
- FOOD AND DRINK
- TO THE BATHS!
- ENTERTAINMENT
- ROMAN BELIEFS
- CHRISTIANITY COMES TO THE EMPIRE
- THE END OF THE EMPIRE
- GLOSSARY
