This captivating book offers young readers a memorable and meaningful introduction to the famous leaders and great men of ancient Rome. Its biographical sketches are chronologically arranged, from 753 B.C., the estimated founding of Rome, to A. D. 476, the fall of the Western Empire. Readers can compare and contrast the characters of these great men and see how their actions and ideas influenced Rome and the world.The 30 chapters start with the legend of the orphans Romulus and Remus, who were raised by a wolf, and grew up to found the Eternal City. Children also meet a fascinating variety of actual historical figures, including Cincinnatus, who chose to be a farmer instead of a dictator, Nero, the mad emperor, and the warlike Julius Caesar. They'll encounter Marcus Aurelius, the emperor who used his own money to help the poor, and who walked the streets, greeting people and listening to their troubles so that he could be a better leader. Geared toward third- to seventh-graders, Famous Men of Ancient Rome is excellent both for reading aloud and for independent reading and study by students.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN-13
9780486443614
eBay Product ID (ePID)
86593231
Product Key Features
Book Title
Famous Men of Ancient Rome: Lives of Julius Ceasar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Others
Author
A. B. Poland, John H. Haaren
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
133mm
Item Weight
186g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
John H. Haaren, A. B. Poland
Series Title
Dover Children's Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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