Steele, Philip, 1948-

Hail! Ancient Romans / Ancient Romans. Philip Steele. - St. Catharines, Ontario ; New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2011. - 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 28 cm. - Hail! History. . - Hail! history. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Your guide to ancient Romans -- I love Rome -- Friends, Romans, countrymen -- Fighting fit! -- What's on in the empire? -- Region of the week... Campania -- Celebrities -- Good food guide -- Style on file -- Psychodrama! -- The country lifestyle -- Old religions, new cults -- Is Rome in danger?

This entertaining book tells the story of an empire that began on the seven hills of Rome and spread all the way across Europe under the rule of such characters as Tiberius, Augustus, and Julius Caesar. It includes the thrills and spills of chariot races and gladiators in combat, sacrifices to the gods, public bathhouses, and villas, as well as the diary of a Roman slave.

ISBN: 9780778766315 0778766314

LCCN: 2010006657

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Rome.
Rome--History.
Rome--Social life and customs.

Dewey Class. No.: 937