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" Eyewitness Ancient Rome / "
written by Simon James
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BL
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| Record Number
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703676
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b525865
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| Main Entry
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James, Simon,1957-
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| Title & Author
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Eyewitness Ancient Rome /\ written by Simon James
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| Publication Statement
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New York, N.Y. :: DK Pub.,, 2008
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| Series Statement
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DK eyewitness books
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Eyewitness books (DK Publishing, Inc.)
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| Page. NO
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72 p. :: col. ill. ;; 29 cm. ++ 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 fold-out wall chart
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| ISBN
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075663766X (HC)
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: 9780756637668 (HC)
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| Notes
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Includes index
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 69) and index
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| Contents
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City-state to superpower -- The emperors -- The legionary -- Battle and defense -- Soldiers in society -- Senators, citizens, subjects, and slaves -- The women of Rome -- Growing up -- Family life -- House and home -- Builders and engineers -- The bloody arena -- Mortal combat -- A day at the races -- The theater -- A trip to the baths -- Writing it all down -- Craftsmen and technology -- First catch your dormouse -- A dinner party -- Making music -- A world of many gods -- Worship and sacrifice -- Healing the sick -- Death and burial -- Country life -- Transportation, travel, and trade -- The twilight of Rome -- Did you know? -- The emperors -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index
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| Abstract
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A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry
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| Subject
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Rome, Antiquities, Juvenile literature
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Rome, Civilization, Juvenile literature
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| Dewey Classification
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937
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DG77.J29 2008
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| Parallel Title
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Ancient Rome
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