Ancient Rome
Subtitle: From Romulus and Remus to the Visigoth Invasion
Contributors: Kuiper, Kathleen
Series: Britannica Guide to Ancient Civilizations -- v.1; Britannica Guide to Ancient Civilizations
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 90
ISBN-13: 9781615305711
Subjects: History
Description: The innovation and progress that characterize modernity often eclipse the accomplishments of ages past. However, close examination of ancient civilizations reveals a sophistication in both thought and accomplishment that in some ways surpasses what is observed in the present. The books in this series detail the ancient lifestyles and cultures that have produced concepts and technologies still in use today. Illustrations complement the text and instill excitement for the achievements of these rich and highly developed societies.
Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

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Table of contents: title: Book Cover; Book Cover; Title; Title; Copyright; Copyright; Contents; Contents; Introduction; Introduction; Chapter 1: Early Rome; Chapter 1: Early Rome; Chapter 2: The Early Republic; Chapter 2: The Early Republic; Chapter 3: World Domination; Chapter 3: World Domination; Chapter 4: The Roman Empire; Chapter 4: The Roman Empire; Chapter 5: Achievements Of The Ancient Romans; Chapter 5: Achievements Of The Ancient Romans; Conclusion; Conclusion; Glossary; Glossary; For More Information; For More Information; Bibliography; Bibliography; Index; Index; Back Cover; Back Cover.