num_pages: 64
description:   Why did people go to the forum?  Why did the emperor Hadrian have a wall built in Britain?  Who gave an eyewitness account of the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii?  Who was the Roman god of exits and entrances?  Ancient Rome is a dynamic reference book for children. Detailed, atmospheric illustrations, revealing photographs and lively descriptions engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves a part of the world's exciting history. Every page is designed to capture the imagination and stimulate curiosity. A dramatic four-page foldout and vivid drawings take young readers into the heart of the topic.
language: English
title: Ancient Rome
publisher: Barnes & Noble Books