Bibliograph

The ancient Romans, by Virginia Schomp

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Label

The ancient Romans, by Virginia Schomp

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The ancient Romans

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

192109826

Responsibility statement

by Virginia Schomp

Summary

"A retelling of several key ancient Roman myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of ancient Rome"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Meet the ancient Romans -- The land beside the Tiber -- From village to empire -- Citizens, freemen, and slaves -- Old and new gods -- Myth or legend? -- The Roman gods -- Timeless tales of ancient Rome -- The origins of the Roman people: the adventures of Aeneas -- The founding of Rome: Romulus and Remus -- The age of kings: heroes and villains -- The birth of the Republic: Brutus the Wise and Horatius at the bridge -- Building an empire: the siege of Veii and the attack of the Gauls

Target audience

juvenile

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