The Ancient Romans by Kathryn Hinds

Cultures of the Past

Grade:  5-9

Summary:  Hinds covers the Romans' rise to world domination, followed by chapters on their love of practicality, illustrated by the construction of aqueducts and civic buildings; and entertainment, demonstrated by gladiatorial games, chariot racing, and plays. A section on deities and religion is also included. A brief, but worthwhile description of slavery and its place in Roman society is an example of the balanced treatment accorded to all of the topics covered here. A final chapter focuses on Roman contributions to present-day civilization and culture. The inclusion of many fine-quality, full-color photographs and illustrations, especially the reproductions of Roman art, add greatly to the text. The good suggestions for further reading are also noteworthy.

Book Details
Format: Hardcover
Condition :good; Ex-library book with label on front endpage. Cover has some wear/scuffing. Binding is good; pages clean and whole

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish/ Benchmark