Pictures of Old Rome
Author: Frances Elliot
Publisher:
Published: 1882
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13:
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Ancient Rome
Author: Simon James
Publisher: DK Eyewitness
Published: 2022
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780241552995
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help you to understand what it was like to live in this mighty civilization, as it changed from a small city-state ruled by kings to one of the most powerful empires in history. Find out, too, what a typical Roman house was like and what food Romans ate. Learn about how people spent their free time, whether paying a visit to the theatre, using the public bath, or watching gladiators fight a gruesome battle to the death in the world-famous Colosseum. Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field"--Publisher's description.
The World's History: The Mediterranean nations
Author: Hans Ferdinand Helmolt
Publisher:
Published: 1902
Total Pages: 701
ISBN-13:
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Life in Ancient Rome
Author: Simon Adams
Publisher: Kingfisher
Published: 2005-05-12
Total Pages: 63
ISBN-13: 0753458632
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHistory comes alive in the tales of bloody battles and the ingenious inventions that continue to influence our lives today. This eye-opening book will serve as an unbeatable guide to Ancient Rome -- from its legendary origins to the eventual decline of the empire.
Ancient Rome
Author: Nigel Rodgers
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780754834205
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn authoritative account of political and military history, art, architecture and culture, sumptously illustrated throughout.
Ancient Rome
Author: Peter Connolly
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9780199108091
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is one of two new titles from the acclaimed master of recreating the ancient world. Peter Connolly's superb illustrations bring to life the world of ancient Rome, giving children aged 8+ a real sense of what it was like to live there. We visit the baths and the laundry, watch chariotraces at the Circus Maximus and gladiator fights at the Colosseum, and discover a wealth of fascinating details of everyday life. Perfect to support homework. Peter Connolly is a best-selling author and illustrator of the ancient world. His previous books with Oxford include Pompeii, The Roman Fort, The Legionary, The Cavalryman, The Ancient Greece of Odysseus, The Holy Land and The Ancient City. These have sold over 250,000 copies in English, and havebeen translated into many other languages. Peter Connolly is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, London.
Rome Italy
Author: Amelia Boman
Publisher:
Published: 2020-01-10
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781658777810
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnjoy the beautiful curated photographs (in color) of Rome in Italy The photos captures the quintessential stunning landmarks, scenery and architectural buildings of the country and city from day to night without no words (texts) This full page picture book will make a great home coffee table decor accessory or as a gift for a loved one 8.5" x 11" / large size Glossy softcover
Rome Then and Now®
Author: Federica D'Orazio
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Published: 2016-11-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1910496944
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRome is ‘the eternal city’ and was a stopping-off place on the Grand Tour long before the days of photography. Despite the preservation of so many classic ruins across the city, there has been significant change. Over hundreds of years of flooding, the river Tiber deposited silt across the Forum and low-lying sites. Many archive images show a completely different ground level to the 21st century view, after excavation revealed their true height.When Mussoilini came to the power in 1922 he set about creating wider avenues and removing some of the older buildings, as can been from the changes to via della Conciliazione.Rome Then and Now visits all the major tourist locations in the city and shows pictures of how they once were, sometimes unfenced with goats grazing amongst the ruins!Sites include: St Peter's Square, Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, the Forum, Trajan's Column, Trevi Fountain, Arch of Titus, Arch of Conatantine, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, Quirinal Palace, Vittoriano, Tarpeian Hill, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus.
Roma. Portrait of a City
Author: Giovanni Fanelli
Publisher:
Published: 2018-02-08
Total Pages: 486
ISBN-13: 9783836568869
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRome is the city where past and present, spectacle and the everyday collide around every corner; where Baroque drama flourishes alongside ancient classical wonders; where necks crane to admire Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel; and where Fellini immortalized la dolce vita. This photographic portrait of Rome brings you all the history and all the...
Ancient Rome
Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher:
Published: 2015-05-27
Total Pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9780241187753
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA spectacular and engaging non-fiction Eyewitness guide to one of history's greatest civilizations, Ancient Rome How did the Roman's shape our world? What was life like for the average Roman? Find out in Eyewitness Ancient Rome and discover all about Roman's and their civilization. From powerful senators and emperors to the Roman's ancient gods, you'll have a spectacular view into one of history's most fascinating civilisations. Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colourful, with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus a giant pull-out wall chart; you'll be an expert on Ancient Rome in no time. Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about the Roman's with Eyewitness.
