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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Julius CaesarA little over 2000 years ago a man named Julius Caesar changed the world. Even if you had never heard of him his lasting legacy has no doubt had an impact on your life. No doubt, even the very calendar that you use is based upon the system he created, with the month of July bearing his name. So who was this man that singlehandedly changed the course of history? Inside you will read about.- The Underpinnings of a Republic- The Real Struggle Begins- When in Rome- The Ides of MarchThis book follows the life and legacy of the man whose life stood as a footnote between Republic and Empire. The man who has inspired playwrights, governments, and the very days of the week, the life of Julius Caesar is an incredible journey to behold. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This superbly illustrated volume traces the evolution of the art of warfare in the Greek and Roman worlds between 1600 B.C. and A.D. 800, from the rise of Mycenaean civilization to the fall of Ravenna and the collapse of the western Roman Empire. John Warry tells of an age of great military commanders such as Alexander the Great, Hannibal, and Julius Caesar - men whose feats of generalship still provide material for discussion and admiration in the military academies of the world. Rich illustrations of soldiers in uniform, equipment, weapons, warships, siege machines, war elephants, and more are accompanied by extensive captions. The text is complemented by a running chronology, 16 maps, 50 newly researched battle plans and tactical diagrams, and 125 photographs, 65 of them in color.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This fun, fact-filled book for kids ages 6?9 is the ultimate guide to Ancient Rome, from gladiators to amphitheaters. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it?s the perfect book for any kid who can?t get enough of this remarkable civilization.How many miles did Roman soldiers walk in a day? Which pungent food did they eat to stay healthy? What is a strigil and what did the Romans use it for? Find out the answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! Ancient Rome, which features photographs of Roman artifacts and relics, as well as maps and illustrations depicting the structure of their society, from slaves to emperors. This book explores every facet of Ancient Rome?s iconic culture, including its many gods and goddesses, its Roman numeral counting system, and its most well-known architectural features, like domes, columns, and arches. From temples to togas, DKfindout! Ancient Rome details this civilization?s lasting impact in a unique and fun way.Vetted by educational consultants, the DKfindout! series drives kids ages 6?9 to become experts on more than 30 of their favorite STEM- and history-related subjects, whether Vikings, volcanoes, or robots. This series covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about?ones that have a direct impact on the world around them, like climate change, space exploration, and rapidly evolving technology?making learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information. The DKfindout! series is one that kids will want to turn to again and again.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From appetizers to desserts, the rustic to the refined, here are more than two hundred recipes from ancient Rome tested and updated for today's tastes. With its intriguing sweet-sour flavor combinations, its lavish use of fresh herbs and fragrant spices, and its base in whole grains and fruits and vegetables, the cuisine of Rome will be a revelation to serious cooks ready to create new dishes in the spirit of an ancient culture.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The most notorious of the Roman Emperors, Caligula was renowned for his acts of madness, cruelty and deviancy. Award winning writers Barber and Reed join forces to document in full the atrocities of Caligula which included marrying his sister, installing a horse in the Senate, and killing innocent victims on a whim.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Whom the Gods would Destroy, they first make madRome - 97 BC. Quintus Sertorius is now serving as a legate in Greece. It's supposed to be a peacetime mission, but quickly Sertorius discovers there is more happening beneath the peaceful veneer of democracy's birthplace.Roman citizens are disappearing. Whispers are spreading that there is a force operating in the shadows bent on Rome's destruction.Sertorius and his companions are determined to find out who is behind all this, but quickly the enemy is on the offense. Friends disappear. Attacks in the night. Blood in the streets.Sertorius must stop at nothing to snuff out this grand conspiracy before it engulfs the Republic in flames.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Takes you back through the centuries to one of the greatest civilizations in history - the Roman Empire. This title helps you discover various facts about the Roman way of life, the clothes people wore, the entertainments they enjoyed, and the food they liked to eat.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In Lays of Ancient Rome, Thomas Babington Macaulay masterfully reimagines the epic tales of Rome's storied past through a series of lyrical ballads. Written in the early Victorian era, this collection not only reflects Macaulay's rich command of language but also his adeptness at intertwining history with poetic form. Each poem serves as a dramatic retelling of significant episodes from Roman history, emphasizing themes of heroism, civic duty, and moral fortitude. Macaulay's vivid imagery and rhythmic verse breathe life into the ancient world, inviting readers to engage deeply with the narratives that shaped Rome's identity. Macaulay, an influential historian and politician, was profoundly inspired by his own debates in the realms of history and governance, leading him to compose this work as a way of celebrating the virtues of Roman civilization. His larger body of work, marked by a passionate advocacy for reform and enlightenment ideals, informs this collection, as he elevates the importance of learning from history to understand moral lessons relevant to his own time. Lays of Ancient Rome is an essential read for those fascinated by historical poetry and the interplay between literature and history. Its stirring verses and moral lessons resonate with modern readers, making it a compelling exploration of how the echoes of ancient civilizations inform contemporary ideals of character and virtue.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From appetizers to desserts, the rustic to the refined, here are more than two hundred recipes from ancient Rome tested and updated for today's tastes. With its intriguing sweet-sour flavor combinations, its lavish use of fresh herbs and fragrant spices, and its base in whole grains and fruits and vegetables, the cuisine of Rome will be a revelation to serious cooks ready to create new dishes in the spirit of an ancient culture.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The most notorious of the Roman Emperors, Caligula was renowned for his acts of madness, cruelty and deviancy. Award winning writers Barber and Reed join forces to document in full the atrocities of Caligula which included marrying his sister, installing a horse in the Senate, and killing innocent victims on a whim.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. In 49 BC, in the city of Massilia (modern-day Marseille), on the coast of southern Gaul, Gordianus the Finder's beloved son Meto has disappeared--branded as a traitor to Caesar and apparently dead. Consumed with grief, Gordianus arrives in the city amid a raging civil war, hoping to discover what happened to his son. But when he witnesses a young woman fall from a precipice called Sacrifice Rock, he becomes entangled in discovering the truth: did she fall or was she pushed? And could she be connected to his missing son? Drawn into the city's treacherous depths, where nothing and no one are what they seem, Gordianus must summon all of his skills to discover his son's fate--and to safeguard his own life.Steven Saylor delivers another excellent episode in the adventures of his distinguished hero, Gordianus the Finder. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever, is back for the second book in Kate Messner's new chapter book series. This time, he's off to save the day in ancient Rome!Ranger is a golden retriever who has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog. In this adventure, Ranger travels to the Colosseum in ancient Rome, where there are gladiator fights and wild animal hunts! Ranger befriends Marcus, a young boy Ranger saves from a runaway lion, and Quintus, a new volunteer gladiator who must prove himself in the arena. Can Ranger help Marcus and Quintus escape the brutal world of the Colosseum. McMorris, Kelley (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever, is back for the second book in Kate Messner's new chapter book series. This time, he's off to save the day in ancient Rome!Ranger is a golden retriever who has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog. In this adventure, Ranger travels to the Colosseum in ancient Rome, where there are gladiator fights and wild animal hunts! Ranger befriends Marcus, a young boy Ranger saves from a runaway lion, and Quintus, a new volunteer gladiator who must prove himself in the arena. Can Ranger help Marcus and Quintus escape the brutal world of the Colosseum. McMorris, Kelley (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Ranger, the time-traveling golden retriever, is back for the second book in Kate Messner's new chapter book series. This time, he's off to save the day in ancient Rome!Ranger is a golden retriever who has been trained as a search-and-rescue dog. In this adventure, Ranger travels to the Colosseum in ancient Rome, where there are gladiator fights and wild animal hunts! Ranger befriends Marcus, a young boy Ranger saves from a runaway lion, and Quintus, a new volunteer gladiator who must prove himself in the arena. Can Ranger help Marcus and Quintus escape the brutal world of the Colosseum. McMorris, Kelley (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Parades, gladiator games, tunic weaving, and coin making! Anything can happen when you spend the day in ancient Rome! Find out what life was like almost two thousand years ago during the height of the Roman Empire. As Rome celebrates its annual Games, you'll spend the day with a family, just back from their own summer vacation.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Parades, gladiator games, tunic weaving, and coin making! Anything can happen when you spend the day in ancient Rome! Find out what life was like almost two thousand years ago during the height of the Roman Empire. As Rome celebrates its annual Games, you'll spend the day with a family, just back from their own summer vacation.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. All the magnificence of ancient Rome, brought to life in 41 finely detailed illustrations depicting the defeat of Germanic invaders (c. 108 BC), the crushing of a slave revolt (71 BC), the assassination of Julius Caesar (44 BC) and more. Captions describe Roman cultural life, major landmarks, leaders and daily activities.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. All the magnificence of ancient Rome, brought to life in 41 finely detailed illustrations depicting the defeat of Germanic invaders (c. 108 BC), the crushing of a slave revolt (71 BC), the assassination of Julius Caesar (44 BC) and more. Captions describe Roman cultural life, major landmarks, leaders and daily activities.…

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