In the Daily Life of the Ancient Romans

This exciting series explores ancient life by examining the traditions and religious beliefs of each culture. Through photographs, illustrations, and cut-away, detailed diagrams, each book considers the way religious beliefs affected culture-- from food, drink, and entertainment to rituals surrounding birth and death. This unique series is an essential reference guide for library sections that focus on ancient life and offers students ample information for research reports in these subject areas. Supplements school curriculum social studies.

Peter Hicks studied History at the University of London, Open University, and the University of Sussex, and is a certified field archaeologist. He has written many historical books for children.

David Salariya was born in Dundee, Scotland. He has illustrated a wide range of books and has created and designed many new series for publishers both in the U.K. and U.S.A. In 1989 he established The Salariya Book Company. He lives in Brighton with his wife, the illustrator Shirley Willis, and their son, Jonathan.

Mark Bergin studied at Eastbourne College of Art and has specialized in historical reconstructions, aviation and maritime subjects since 1983. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, England, with his wife and three children.


John James was born in London in 1959. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and has since illustrated many non-fiction books for children, particularly on historical topics. He lives in Sussex with his wife and children.