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Cause and Effect by Through 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?
Cause and Effect by This 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 Documents ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.
Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Books) by Documents 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.
Ancient Rome by Explores 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.
Ancient Rome by Covers 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.
The World of Ancient Rome: a Daily Life Encyclopedia [2 Volumes] by This 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.
Confronting the Classics: Traditions, Adventures and Innovations by This 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.
Geography Matters in Ancient Rome by
Cause & effect : the fall of Rome [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by Examines the fall of the western Roman Empire which marked the close of ancient times and set Europe on the path it would take through the medieval era and on into modern times.
The Fall of Rome and the Rise of Constantinople [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by As the Roman Empire expanded, it became the target of barbarian attacks. After its collapse, the empire split, and a new empire, Constantinople (modern-day Turkey), rose in the east. Explore the history of Constantinople after the fall of Rome.
How Did Rome Rise and Fall? [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by Rome 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.
Ancient Roman Civilization [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by Contains a selection of Roman myths and discusses related aspects of ancient Roman civilization, such as warfare, religion, food, trade, and literature.
Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of Ancient Rome [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by An illustrated exploration of the mythology, art, religion, civilization, and customs of ancient Rome.
Gladiators [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by Provides information about the history, lives, and fighting styles of gladiators, discussing when and where they fought, how they were trained, their weapons and gear, and more.
Gladiators [Follett eBook - 1 copy] by Describes the armor, fights, and lives of Roman gladiators, discussing gladiator schools and famous figures as well as how gladiator fighting came to an end.
Technology in Ancient Rome [Follett eBook - unlimited copies] by 
Geography Matters in Ancient Rome by 
Games of Ancient Rome by 
Keeping Clean by 
Life of a Roman Slave by 
Roman News by 
The Ancient Roman World by 
The Ancient Romans by 
Tools of the Ancient Romans by 
Women in Ancient Rome by