Step into-- the Roman Empire
By: Philip Steele ; consultant: Jenny Hall
Contributors: Hall, Jenny
Series: Step into
Publisher: Hermes House
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781844776856
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Antiquities; Civilization; Social life and customes; Handicraft; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse; Civilisation; Artisanat; Rome - Social life and customs; Rome - Civilization; Rome - Antiquiteis; Handicraft - Rome
Other titles: Roman Empire
Description: Step back in time to one of the greatest civilizations in history -- the Roman Empire. Discover fascinating facts about the Roman way of life -- the clothes people wore, the entertainment they enjoyed, their favourite foods. Marvel at Roman feats of engineering such as the imposing Pantheon, and find out how one small city became the centre of a huge and powerful empire.
Notes: Includes index.

For 8-12 year olds.
Table of contents: title: The story of Rome; title: The great empire; title: The Roman world; title: Rulers of Rome; title: Roman society; title: Country life; title: Town and city; title: House and garden; title: Home comforts; title: In the kitchen; title: Food and drink; title: Getting dressed; title: Fashion and beauty; title: Lessons and learning; title: Shopping Roman style; title: Trades and crafts; title: Pictures and statues; title: Doctors and medicine; title: Keeping clean; title: Sport and combat; title: Music and drama; title: Fun and games; title: Religions and festivals; title: Family occasions; title: Soldiers of the legions; title: Weapons and armour; title: Ships and sailors; title: Builders of the empire.