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Cause and Effect by Don NardoThrough narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Rome and then examines questions such as: How Did Dissatisfaction with the Monarchy Give Rise to the Roman Republic?, How Did Internal Conflict Destroy the Republic and Give Birth to an Empire?, How Did a Persecuted Faith Become the Official Religion of Rome?, and How Did External Threats and Internal Decline Cause Western Rome’s Demise?
Call Number: GALE GVRL eBook (unlimited copies)
ISBN: 9781682821619
Publication Date: 2017
Cause and Effect by Don NardoThis title begins with a brief history of Rome's fall and then examines these questions: Did the barbarian invasions cause Rome's fall? Did internal disunities fatally weaken Rome? Did economic and military factors destroy Rome? Which aspects of Rome survived to become its legacy?
Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Books) by Simon JamesDocuments ancient Rome, the people who lived there, and the pottery, weapons, and other artifacts they left behind. Also explores the architecture they created, the gods they worshiped, family life, transportation, travel, trade, and more.
Call Number: GALE GVRL eBook (unlimited copies)
ISBN: 9781465443144
Publication Date: 2015
Ancient Rome by Michael AndersonExplores the legacy of the Roman Empire and its famous leaders such as Julius Caesar, along with the society, politics and beliefs of this ancient civilization, which has influenced the Western world for centuries.
Call Number: GALE GVRL eBook (unlimited copies)
Publication Date: 2011
Ancient Rome by Marshall Cavendish Corporation StaffCovers the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BCE, to the heights of the Roman Empire around 117 CE, and on to the death of Theodosius (the last man to rule over a unified Roman Empire) in 395 CE.
Call Number: GALE GVRL eBook (unlimited copies)
Publication Date: 2011
The World of Ancient Rome: a Daily Life Encyclopedia [2 Volumes] by James W. ErmatingerThis book explores the everyday lives of Roman citizens of all levels and classes covering art, economics, family, fashion, food, housing, politics, recreation, religion, and science. Contains more than two dozen entries that illuminate such topics as slavery as a social movement; the menus of peasants, slaves, and the elite; and the science and engineering solutions that became harbingers for today's technology.
Call Number: GALE GVRL eBook (unlimited copies)
ISBN: 9781440829086
Publication Date: 2015
Confronting the Classics: Traditions, Adventures and Innovations by Mary BeardThis book is a guided tour of the classical world, from the prehistoric palace at Knossos in Crete to that fictional village in Gaul, where Asterix and his friends are still holding out against the Romans, taking a fresh look at the works of some of the greatest writers of antiquity through both scholarly controversies and popular interpretations of the ancient world.
"Why did Roman towns have bathhouses? Why was Rome at great risk from fires? What happened to the town of Pompeii in AD 79? Geography Matters in Ancient Rome looks at how the Roman Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Roman life through its geography. Read about how the Romans invented new farming methods such as a harvesting machine called a vallus, how some women in the Roman Empire had more freedom than in other civilizations, even running their husbands businesses for them when they were away, and how the Empire was strengthened by the fact that the different climates, soils and terrain produced a huge range of goods and resources."
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How Did Rome Rise and Fall? [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by Anita CroyRome is one of the most famous cities in the world. Its history is long and tumultuous, but at one point Rome was one of the world's greatest superpowers. What happened to make this strong and powerful city fall? Historians and archaeologists have been trying to answer this question for many years. This book gives insight into how Rome was built and how the Romans lived during the city-state's prime. Informative sidebars and fact boxes supplement full-color photographs and provide readers with the tools to act as a historian and figure out why the Eternal City rose and fell.
Gladiators [Follett eBook - 1 copy] by Rachael HanelDescribes the armor, fights, and lives of Roman gladiators, discussing gladiator schools and famous figures as well as how gladiator fighting came to an end.
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Geography Matters in Ancient Rome by Melanie Waldron
Call Number: 937.06 WAL
Publication Date: 2015
"Why did Roman towns have bathhouses? Why was Rome at great risk from fires? What happened to the town of Pompeii in AD 79? Geography Matters in Ancient Rome looks at how the Roman Empire changed through time and gives fascinating insights into many different aspects of Roman life through its geography. Read about how the Romans invented new farming methods such as a harvesting machine called a vallus, how some women in the Roman Empire had more freedom than in other civilizations, even running their husbands businesses for them when they were away, and how the Empire was strengthened by the fact that the different climates, soils and terrain produced a huge range of goods and resources."
Games of Ancient Rome by Don Nardo
ISBN: 0737723459
Publication Date: 2005
Keeping Clean by Daisy Kerr
ISBN: 0531143538
Publication Date: 1995
Life of a Roman Slave by Don Nardo
ISBN: 1560063882
Publication Date: 1998
Roman News by Andrew Langley; Philip de Souza; Anton Powell (Editor); Philip Steele (Editor)
ISBN: 0763600555
Publication Date: 1996
The Ancient Roman World by Ronald J. Mellor; Marni McGee