Dorling Kindersley the publishers of this book produce extremely good educational books. Simon James is a well known author of Roman books and this book is full of accurate and well researched material. The book is illustrated almost entirely of stunning photographs which present real information rather than an artistic impression of life. This book contains 72 pages so unlike some children’s books this is quite a substantial volume with a wide variety of topics. I book is more about Roman Life rather than ‘Ancient Rome’ as titled. Each topic covers two pages and the text is relatively short and it is therefore quite suitable for older primary school children who want a more in-depth understanding of the Romans. The photographs, which are delightful, dominate each page and are accompanied by detailed notes. There is a glossary in the back of the book to help with unfamiliar terms and there is also a timeline of the Roman Emperors and information about where to find out more information. 27/01/08

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Product Description

This Eyewitness guide focuses on Ancient Rome, from the lives of emperors and soliders on the battlefield to gladiators pitted against animals in bloody arenas in Rome. Find out why Roman baths were so popular and see how "sea battles" were staged in the Colosseum.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #472891 in Books
• Published on: 2002-08-29
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 72 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Who had the best plumbing system in the ancient world? At what sporting event, according to Ovid, did a Roman stand the best chance of meeting a potential spouse? Where did Romans bathe? Filled with easy-to-follow text and lots of pictures, the Eyewitness Guide to Ancient Rome answers these questions and more, explaining how this legendary civilization rose from city-state to superpower, and how men, women and children each played a role in this fascinating society.

Learn about household goods and gods, gladiators and their bloody arenas, chariot races, and Roman theatre. Learn which herbs were considered powerful healers. View examples of medical instruments, the sword of Tiberius, and the contents of a burial urn. Find out that although pasta and tomatoes were not yet part of their diet, olives, bread and wine dominated Roman cuisine as early as the first century AD. Hundreds of eye-catching photographs bring to life a culture unrivalled.