Ancient Rome

Peter Ackroyd, 1949-

Book - 2005

Traces the history of ancient Rome and how its civilization continues to influence Western culture.

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Published
London ; New York : DK 2005.
Language
English
Main Author
Peter Ackroyd, 1949- (-)
Edition
1st American ed
Physical Description
144 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 27 cm
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780756616427
  • Prologue
  • Chapter 1. The Time of the Kings
  • Chapter 2. The Warrior State
  • Chapter 3. Republican Rome
  • Chapter 4. Turmoil Engulfs the Republic
  • Chapter 5. The Early Emperors
  • Chapter 6. The Shadow of Vesuvius
  • Chapter 7. The Five Good Emperors
  • Chapter 8. The Daily Life of Rome
  • Chapter 9. The World of the Romans
  • Chapter 10. The End of the Empire
  • Reference Section
  • Clues to the Past
  • Roman Emperors
  • Gods and Goddesses
  • Famous People
  • Buildings
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Credits