Ancient Rome

This marvellous retelling of the most exciting stories from Roman history charts the rise and fall of one of the world's greatest empires. Readers will experience the founding of Rome and the early battles with Carthage and Hannibal; meet some of the world's most intriguing historical figures, including Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra; and discover the conquests of Gaul and Britain, before learning about the decline and fall of the Empire under the Huns and the beginning of the Dark Ages. This is a fascinating and engaging resource for teachers and home schoolers which is used in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum for 1112 year olds.

This marvellous retelling of the most exciting stories from Roman history charts the rise and fall of one of the world's greatest empires. Readers will experience the founding of Rome and the early battles with Carthage and Hannibal; meet some of the world's most intriguing historical figures, including Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra; and discover the conquests of Gaul and Britain, before learning about the decline and fall of the Empire under the Huns and the beginning of the Dark Ages. This is a fascinating and engaging resource for teachers and home schoolers which is used in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum for 11–12 year olds.

The legacy of Ancient Rome shapes the world we inhabit today. The history of Rome - as a tiny primitive kingdom, as an ever-growing republic, as a world-ruling empire dominating the known world - is still influential. The first half of this book focuses on the political and military history of Rome. The assassination of Julius Caesar, Nero fiddling while Rome burns, the building of Hadrian's Wall - the truth behind these and many other events are revealed in this account of the rise and fall of a mighty empire. The second part of the book focuses on Rome's influence on the development of world art, architecture and society. Detailed drawings of the Colosseum and other World Heritage buildings reveal Roman techniques and architectural styles. Ancient letters, records and artworks are used to show how real people lived and worked during one of the cultural peaks of world history. With its magnificent combination of photographs, plans and illustrations, and an authoritative and absorbing text, this is the perfect reference guide for any student of history, archaeology and the classical world. It will provide inspiration for anyone planning to visit Italy or other sites in the once-great Roman Empire.

I "Ancient Rome" (2. udgave) fortæller Paul A. Zoch oplysende og medrivende om Roms fascinerende historie og mytologi fra legenden om Aeneas til filosofikejseren Marcus Aurelius død. Paul A. Zoch tager læseren med gennem Roms fantastiske historie i "Ancient Rome". På levende vis får vi historien om de militære kampagner og politiske udviklinger, som formede Roms oprejsning fra en lille italiensk by til det største imperium verden nogensinde havde set. I bogen levendegør han fortællingen om Roms største personligheder og vigtigste begivenheder. Vi hører om den mangeårige kamp i mod fjenden i Kartago, Cæsars indgreb i England og Roms færd mod østen. Dertil giver bogen også indblik i mytiske skikkelser som Romulus og Remus, Horatius og Nero og deres betydning for Roms historie. Slutteligt giver Paul A. Zoch også sit perspektiv på, hvad vi kan lære moralsk og politisk fra Roms storhed og fald.

The legacy of Ancient Rome shapes the world we inhabit today. The history of Rome - as a tiny primitive kingdom, as an ever-growing republic, as a world-ruling empire dominating the known world - is still influential. The first half of this book focuses on the political and military history of Rome. The assassination of Julius Caesar, Nero fiddling while Rome burns, the building of Hadrian's Wall - the truth behind these and many other events are revealed in this account of the rise and fall of a mighty empire. The second part of the book focuses on Rome's influence on the development of world art, architecture and society. Detailed drawings of the Colosseum and other World Heritage buildings reveal Roman techniques and architectural styles. Ancient letters, records and artworks are used to show how real people lived and worked during one of the cultural peaks of world history. With its magnificent combination of photographs, plans and illustrations, and an authoritative and absorbing text, this is the perfect reference guide for any student of history, archaeology and the classical world. It will provide inspiration for anyone planning to visit Italy or other sites in the once-great Roman Empire.

I "Ancient Rome" (2. udgave) fortæller Paul A. Zoch oplysende og medrivende om Roms fascinerende historie og mytologi fra legenden om Aeneas til filosofikejseren Marcus Aurelius død. Paul A. Zoch tager læseren med gennem Roms fantastiske historie i "Ancient Rome". På levende vis får vi historien om de militære kampagner og politiske udviklinger, som formede Roms oprejsning fra en lille italiensk by til det største imperium verden nogensinde havde set. I bogen levendegør han fortællingen om Roms største personligheder og vigtigste begivenheder. Vi hører om den mangeårige kamp i mod fjenden i Kartago, Cæsars indgreb i England og Roms færd mod østen. Dertil giver bogen også indblik i mytiske skikkelser som Romulus og Remus, Horatius og Nero og deres betydning for Roms historie. Slutteligt giver Paul A. Zoch også sit perspektiv på, hvad vi kan lære moralsk og politisk fra Roms storhed og fald.

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline. Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world. Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire. Step back in time in the pages of this history book to discover: - Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering. - Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures. - Sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites. Featuring Rome's greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life with specially commissioned CGI recreations, while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told with the help of illustrations, artefacts, and eyewitness accounts. Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Rome is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline. Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world. Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire. Step back in time in the pages of this history book to discover: - Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering. - Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures. - Sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites. Featuring Rome's greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life with specially commissioned CGI recreations, while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told with the help of illustrations, artefacts, and eyewitness accounts. Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Rome is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline. Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world. Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire. Step back in time as you explore the pages of this history book to discover: - Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering. - Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures. - An optional 80pp reference section includes sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites Featuring Rome's greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life with specially commissioned CGI recreations, while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told with the help of illustrations, artifacts, and eyewitness accounts. Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Rome is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline. Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world. Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire. Step back in time as you explore the pages of this history book to discover: - Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering. - Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as well as profiles of influential historical and cultural figures. - An optional 80pp reference section includes sections on rulers, gods and goddesses, and key sites Featuring Rome's greatest emperors, from Augustus to Constantine, as well as profiles of generals, historians, and influential women, Ancient Rome also delves into the fascinating stories of gladiators, bakers, and enslaved people. The most iconic buildings of Rome are brought to life with specially commissioned CGI recreations, while the stories of ordinary citizens, soldiers, and persecuted groups from across the empire are told with the help of illustrations, artifacts, and eyewitness accounts. Beautifully illustrated and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Rome is the perfect book for anyone who is interested in this defining period of world history.