Ancient Rome
Gr 4-7-How people lived, social customs, and entertainment are some of the topics examined in this look at aspects of daily life in this ancient civilization. Short chapters discuss the home, food, shopping, the baths, recreation, the Forum, and religion. They are profusely illustrated with colorful drawings that show Romans at work and play, detailed cutaways of buildings, and photographs of ruins and artifacts. Captions provide additional information. This well-written introduction to Roman cultural life will be useful for reports. For political and historical coverage, Mike Corbishley's Ancient Rome (Facts On File, 1989) will make a good complement.Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukie, ORCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.