Romans
By: by Michael Kerrigan.
Series: Ancients in their own words
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781608700677
Subjects: Quotations, Latin -- Translations into English -- Juvenile literature; Rome -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature
Genres: Translations into English; Juvenile literature
Description: "Offers insight into ancient times through the words of its peoples by featuring modern translations of some of the most important written records from ancient Rome, including: Aemilius's decree; the Senatus Consultum de Bacchanalibus; Marcus Caelius's Memorial; and Lutacia Lupata's Stele, with examples of Roman writing and graffiti"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: An emerging force; title: Grove of the god; title: The first Roman; title: Building the republic; title: Freedom, for some; title: Augustus's shield; title: Missing, presumed dead; title: The good soldier; title: Asellina's diner; title: Mr. Pompeii; title: A musician's memorial; title: A gravestone for a gladiator; title: The Christians are coming!; title: Hairan's tomb.