What it was like to be an Ancient Roman: Book 2

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Embark on a fascinating foray into the lives of the Ancient Romans in this second instalment of David Long’s What it was like to be… series. Rome was originally a group of small huts on a hilltop, but it went on to become the most important city in the largest empire the world had ever seen. The Romans were brilliant inventors, responsible for the development of newspapers, concrete, surgeons' tools and even an efficient postal system. Their buildings were remarkable, with many surviving to this day, and their army appeared invincible. So why eventually did the whole empire come crashing down? Find out what life in Ancient Rome was actually like while also discovering how Roman culture and ingenuity continues to influence our world today. From the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award Embark on a fascinating foray into the lives of the Ancient Romans in this second instalment of David Long’s What it was like to be… series. Who were the Romans and how did this small tribe come to dominate Italy before establishing the largest empire the world has ever seen? Why were the Romans such brilliant innovators, responsible for inventions including newspapers, concrete, surgeon’s tools and even an efficient postal system? What made their army invincible and their buildings so remarkable? And why, eventually, did the whole empire come crashing down? David Long explains what life was actually like for ordinary Romans as well as their famous emperors, while also looking at the lingering influence of Roman civilisation throughout the world. Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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