Synopses & Reviews
History comes alive in the tales of bloody battles and the ingenious inventions that continue to influence our lives today. This eye-opening book will serve as an unbeatable guide to Ancient Rome -- from its legendary origins to the eventual decline of the empire.
Review
Children's Literature The "Kingfisher Knowledge" series provides color photos and digital images that allow the reader to step inside ancient Rome as if it existed today. The balance of illustrations, from both old and new sources, and text draw the reader into this amazing period in history and bring every facet of the culture to life.
About the Author
Simon Adams worked as an editor of children's reference and other nonfiction
books before becoming a full-time writer. He has written and contributed to more than fifty books on subjects as varied as the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars, and the history of jazz. He is the author of Kingfisher Knowledge: Castles & Forts, Kingfisher Knowledge: Life inAncient Rome, The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World and The Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World.