Ancient Rome -- The face of Ancient Rome -- Building the urban environment -- Water world -- All roads lead to Rome -- A, B, C -- Read it first here -- Aprilis showers bring Maius flowers -- Law and order -- So much more -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index.
Summary:
"Ancient Rome is famous for its vast empire, which covered most of Europe as well as much of Asia and northern Africa. But it's also the source of achievements and inventions that have shaped Western civilization. Some of the best known include the alphabet, the calendar, and concrete, but there are many more. Readers will delight as they discover the many inventions and achievements of ancient Rome in this engaging volume. Thoroughly researched text covers important social studies concepts, while vibrant images bring the text to life. Photo captions, fact boxes, sidebars, and graphic organizers enhance the main text"-- Provided by publisher.
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