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Discover Ancient Rome™ understanding people in the past can be fun, learning about ancient ™ is interesting and enjoyable. Some kings like Lucius were not very popular and sometimes cruel to people.
They became very powerful and conquered other lands. They had patricians who were rich nobles and owner a lot of land. The plebeians were servants, tradesmen and generally had smaller farms. Enjoy learning and do not forget it is about having fun....
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Did you know that the Barbarians of Ancient Rome were not cruel, war-hungry people? In Ancient Rome, Barbarians were people who did not speak Latin and were not citizens of Rome. Since they were isolated and not welcomed by Romans, these Barbarians hated Rome. Later on, some of them would do actions that would forever change history. Let's learn more about them.
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Maybe you've heard about Pompeii - that unfortunate city now buried in ashes. Perhaps when you hear the word today, you would immediately think about the horrors residents went through when Mount Vesuvius erupted. But Pompeii was once a thriving city and its residents full of life. Let's experience Pompeii when it was still full of glory.
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Introducing the Ancient Rome 4 in 1 book bundle, a must-have collection for any history buff or lover of ancient civilizations. This bundle includes four captivating books that delve deep into the history of the Roman Empire, Augustus, the Colosseum, and Gladiators.
In Book 1, The Roman Empire: A Tale of Power, Politics, and Enduring Legacy, you will discover the fascinating history of one of the world's most powerful empires. From its humble beginnings...
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Ancient Rome was a melting pot of cultures. It is one of the most sophisticated and therefore, documented ancient society. This collection of books discusses interesting facts about the ancient Roman history. Information presented in this book range from the physical setup of their cities to their lasting legacies.
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There's much to learn about Ancient Rome, aside from their myths and architecture. In this book, you will learn about their humanity and how their societies operated. Can you see traces of Rome in your present-day community? Read the contents of this book and ponder. What is your answer?
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History has it that the Jewish people have struggled a lot. Their story includes struggles, captivity, and the search of freedom and a home. Interestingly, their story crosses that of the Romans. In this book, you will read about how the Jews were freed from captivity and what transpired during their exodus to the "promised land".
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Two of the main historical figures in Rome were the twins Romulus and Remus. In this book, you will learn about the formation and rise of Rome based on story of these mythical twins. You will also learn about the location, society and way of life of the first Romans. What a delightful read this book is!
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Learn the reasons for the expansion of Rome, rising from a republic to an empire. Study the geographic and political reasons for the growth of the empire, its territories, currency and trade routes. Get familiar with the names of the leaders who were instrumental in the Roman empire's transition from republic to empire. Start reading today.
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Betrayal and Honor-- Fearing that Caesar means to end the Roman republic and make himself the emperor, Brutus, Caesar's closest friend, allows himself to be caught up in a plot to kill Caesar. Once Caesar is killed Brutus realizes, too late, that there was far more to this than meets the eye. Let me have men about me that are fat; Sleek-headed men and such as sleep o' nights; Yond' Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much: such men are...
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Did you know that not all Romans could wear togas?
Movies and shows might depict Romans wearing togas and sandals everywhere they went, but that was actually not the case. In fact, togas were considered formal wear and a status symbol, as those in the higher social classes typically wore them.
There are many surviving writings authored by ancient Roman historians that describe the interesting traditions and customs of ancient Rome. These records...
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The personalities of the Twelve Caesars of ancient Rome-Julius Caesar and the first eleven Roman emperors who followed him-have profoundly impressed themselves upon the world. They bore the perilous responsibility of governing an empire comparable in its gigantic magnitude and diversity to the United States and the Soviet Union of the 1980s. It is a matter of perennial concern to investigate how the potentates who wield such vast might, and the men...
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Wolf Den trilogy volume 3
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Amara's journey has taken her far; from enslavement in Pompeii's Wolf Den brothel to her new life as a high-powered courtesan in Rome, but her story is not over yet. While Amara plays for power in Rome's imperial palace, those dearest to her remain in Pompeii. But it is 79 CE, and mighty Mount Vesuvius is about to make itself known...
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In Ancient Rome, all the best stories have one thing in common: murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city. Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic. Caligula was butchered in the theater, Claudius was poisoned at dinner, and Galba was beheaded in the Forum. In one 50-year period, 26 emperors were murdered. But what did killing mean in a city where gladiators fought to the death to sate a crowd? In A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the...
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476 A.D.: The Roman Empire, riddled with corruption and staggered by centuries of barbarian onslaughts, now faces its greatest challenge--not only to its wealth and prestige, but to its very existence.
In his riveting novel The Sword of Attila, Michael Curtis Ford thrilled readers with his recounting of a cataclysmic clash of ancient civilizations. Now, in The Fall of Rome, he takes on the bloody twilight of empire, as the legacy of Attila--once...
18) Titus Andronicus
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Classic Books Library presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's play, "Titus Andronicus" (1594). This edition features a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare. Unlike Shakespeare's other plays based on Roman histories, the story of "Titus Andronicus" is a fictional work. The play dramatises the gruesome events that take place in the battle for a nation between the brutal Roman general Titus and his powerful...
19) Captivity
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A literary sensation in Hungary now available in English, György Spiró's masterwork is at once a gripping page-turner, a magisterial historical epic, and a riotous road novel. Set in the tumultuous first century A.D., Captivity recounts the adventures of Uri, a bookish, hapless young Roman Jew.
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