Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome (Jennison George)(Paperback)

Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome (Jennison George)(Paperback)

Deadly combat between gladiators is perhaps the best-known example of public entertainment offered in the Roman world. Wild and domesticated animals were also a part of these extravagant shows, and the elaborate presentation--or sometimes butchery--of creatures to gild an official's magnificence

Mothering and Motherhood in Ancient Greece and Rome (Petersen Lauren Hackworth)(Paperback)

Motherhood played a central role in ancient Greece and Rome, despite the virtual absence of female participation in the public spheres of life. Mothers could wield enormous influence as the reproductive bodies of society and, in many cases, of culture. Yet motherhood and acts of mothering have

Daily Life in Ancient Rome (Nardo Don)(Paperback / softback)

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Rome. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this

Age of Gladiators - Savagery and Spectacle in Ancient Rome (Matthews Rupert)(Paperback / softback)

Around the Roman Table: Food and Feasting in Ancient Rome (Faas Patrick)(Paperback)

Craving dolphin meatballs? Can't find a reliable restaurant for boiled parrot? Have a hankering for jellyfish omelettes, sows' wombs in brine, sheep's brain pate, or stuffed mice? Look no further than Around the Roman Table, a unique hybrid cookbook and history lesson. A portrait of Roman society

Ancient Rome (Bell Samantha S.)(Paperback)

Explores the history and culture of Ancient Rome. Eye-catching photos, fascinating sidebars, and a 'Contributions' special feature guide readers through the rise and fall of this great civilization, focusing on the people and accomplishments that made it

Daily Life in Ancient Rome (Nardo Don)(Pevná vazba)

This book explores what life was really like for everyday people in Ancient Rome. Supported by timelines, maps and references to important events and people, children will really feel they are on a time-travelling journey when reading this

Homosexuality in Greece and Rome: A Sourcebook of Basic Documents (Hubbard Thomas K.)(Paperback)

The most important primary texts on homosexuality in ancient Greece and Rome are translated into modern, explicit English and collected together for the first time in this comprehensive sourcebook. Covering an extensive period-from the earliest Greek texts in the late seventh century b.c.e. to

DKfindout! Ancient Rome (DK)(Paperback / softback)

Takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Rome. With key curriculum information, this title is packed with information, quizzes, fun facts and images of every aspect of Roman life. It shows you what Romans would have put in their shopping baskets, how to decode Roman

How to Survive in Ancient Rome (Trafford L. J.)(Paperback)

The essential self-help guide to living in Ancient Rome, covering all areas of everyday life in this ancient civilization, from religious beliefs and travel through to what to wear.Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Rome and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in?

Ancient Rome: From Romulus to Justinian (Martin Thomas R.)(Paperback)

A beautifully written, highly accessible, and comprehensive history of Rome from its founding in the eighth century BC through to Justinian in the sixth century CE. With commanding skill, Thomas R. Martin tells the remarkable and dramatic story of how a tiny, poor, and threatened settlement grew to

Last Hour - '24' set in Ancient Rome (Sidebottom Harry)(Paperback / softback)

For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden, this is a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat; 24 set in Ancient

Classical Art: From Greece to Rome (Beard Mary)(Paperback)

The stunning masterpieces of Ancient Greece and Rome are fundamental to the story of art in Western culture and to the origins of art history. The expanding Greek world of Alexander the Great had an enormous impact on the Mediterranean superpower of Rome. Generals, rulers, and artists seized,

Hello, Love!: (Board Books for Baby, Baby Books on Love an Friendship) (Miura Taro)(Board Books)

How do animals show their love? By touching trunks, beaks, and noses! Toddlers will delight in adorable pairs of fish, ducklings, elephants, and monkeys as they splash, swim, dance, and swing, all while showing affection. Author-illustrator Taro Miura brings a playfulness and verve to this

Dogs: Homoeopathic Remedies (MacLeod George)(Paperback)

Written by a veterinary surgeon and world expert on homeopathy for animals, this book was written for those dog lovers who are looking for complementary methods to treat a variety of canine ailments and conditions. It includes a complete introduction to homeopathic remedies and their various uses

Death in Ancient Rome: A Sourcebook (Hope Valerie)(Paperback)

Presenting a wide range of relevant, translated texts on death, burial and commemoration in the Roman world, this book is organized thematically and supported by discussion of recent scholarship. The breadth of material included ensures that this sourcebook will shed light on the way death was

Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome (Watson Lindsay C.)(Paperback)

Parting company with the trend in recent scholarship to treat the subject in abstract, highly theoretical terms, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome proposes that the magic-working of antiquity was in reality a highly pragmatic business, with very clearly formulated aims - often of an exceedingly

Cats: Homoeopathic Remedies (Macleod George)(Paperback / softback)

Written by a veterinary surgeon and world expert on homeopathy for animals, this book was written for those cat lovers who are looking for complementary methods to treat a variety of feline ailments and conditions. It includes a complete introduction to homeopathic remedies and their various uses

S.P.Q.R: A History of Ancient Rome (Beard Mary)(Paperback)

In SPQR, an instant classic, Mary Beard narrates the history of Rome 'with passion and without technical jargon' and demonstrates how 'a slightly shabby Iron Age village' rose to become the 'undisputed hegemon of the Mediterranean' (Wall Street Journal). Hailed by critics as animating 'the grand

A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith (Egan Timothy)(Paperback)

Tracing an ancient pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome, the bestselling and 'virtuosic' (The Wall Street Journal) writer explores the past and future of Christianity Moved by his mother's death and his Irish Catholic family's complicated history with the church, Timothy Egan decided to follow

British Museum: Find Tom in Time, Ancient Rome(Pevná vazba)

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum!Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat,

Ancient Iraq: Third Edition (Roux Georges)(Paperback)

Newly revised and containing information from recent excavations and discovered artifacts, Ancient Iraq covers the political, cultural, and socio-economic history from Mesopotamia days of prehistory to the Christian

Roman Myths (Braun Eric)(Paperback / softback)

Make the mythology of Ancient Rome come to life for young readers through engaging stories and dramatic photos and illustrations. Sidebars, facts and infographics help uncover how these myths influenced the culture and daily life of Ancient

Daily Life in Ancient Rome - The People and the City at the Height of the Empire (Carcopino Jerome)(Paperback / softback)