num_pages: 160
description: PART I: THE REPUBLIC218–201 B.C.Hannibal Dot Comby Stephen CurrieWhen Benny reaches for the computer mouse, a strange thing happens. Hannibal, Rome’s lifelong enemy, is going to launch a surprise attack. With an army of infantry, cavalry, and war elephants, he will march across the snowy Alps. The Roman Republic is now in the Second Punic War.163–121 B.C.The Gracchi and the Roman Republicby Judith Lloyd YeroAs Rome’s armies conquer other peoples, the city grows rich. But this new wealth helps only those at the top. Then two brothers from the upper class decide to battle for the poor.73–71 B.C.Spartacus, Rebel Gladiatorby Marianne McCombIn a school for gladiators, a slave is held in chains. This story tells how Spartacus escapes his chains and leads a major revolt.100–44 B.C.Julius Caesar and His Friend Brutusby Stephen FeinsteinJulius Caesar is the most powerful ruler Rome has ever known. Unfortunately, he shows signs of becoming too powerful. To save the republic, Brutus has to act.51–30 B.C.Cleopatra, Egypt’s Last Pharaohby Barbara LittmanWhen Cleopatra and the Roman general Mark Antony fall in love, their enemies in Rome fear their power. From here on, the lovers are doomed.PART II: THE EMPIRE27 B.C.–A.D. 14Caesar Augustusby Walter HazenFavius tells what happens after Mark Antony and Cleopatra die. Octavian seizes control of Egypt. He becomes the leader of the Roman world. He is renamed Augustus, and he changes the Roman Republic into an empire.10 B.C.–A.D. 54Who Killed Claudius?by Judith Lloyd YeroIs the Emperor Claudius stupid and bad or smart and good? He is poisoned, but by whom? Why? The story of Claudius is like a soap opera.A.D. 37–67Paul Spreads Christianityby Lynnette BrentA soldier escorts the Christian leader Paul to Rome to stand before the emperor Nero. He explains how Paul’s troubles began and what happened.A.D. 117A Soldier’s Lifeby Stephen FeinsteinProtecting the distant borders of the empire is a soldier’s job. Life on the Roman frontiers is hard, dangerous, and lonely.PART III: DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME1st century A.D.The Appian Wayby Stephen CurrieA traveler stops in at the Calumnus Inn, and its innkeeper tells about the marvelous road on which it stands. But there is something strange about the visitor.A.D. 50Lucilla’s Dayby Stephen FeinsteinThe everyday life of an upper-class Roman woman is in many ways like that of the wealthy today. The food she serves isn’t, however, quite the same. And her guest of honor is an empress!A.D. 79Buried Under Ten Feet of Ashby Walter HazenThe town of Pompeii was a resort for rich Romans until August 24 in A.D. 79. On that fateful day, Mount Vesuvius erupts.A.D. 250A Debate About the Roman Bathsby Marianne McCombRomans don’t bathe at home.They go to public baths, where the social life is as important as relaxation. To some, however, the baths are loud and dirty places to be avoided.We find out about both Roman baths and philosophies in this debate between a Stoic and an Epicurean.
language: English
title: Nextext Stories in History: Student Text Ancient Rome, 200 B.C.-A.D. 350
titlecomplete: Nextext Stories in History: Student Text Ancient Rome, 200 B.C.-A.D. 350
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publisher: MCDOUGAL LITTEL