Rome and Romans

Rome and Romans

Find out what life was really like in Ancient Rome through the adventures of a wealthy Roman businessman named Petronius, and his family. Watch gladiators fighting, charioteers racing, enjoy a feast, visit the baths and march into battle with the Roman Army. Lively text and cartoon-style illustrations bring the characters to life and are full of historically accurate detail. A brand new edition of the classic Usborne Time Traveller series.

  • For ages: 12-17
  • Format: Paperback | 32 pages
  • Dimensions: 205 x 240 x 4mm | 140g
  • Publication date: 01 Mar 2000
  • Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Edition Statement: 2 Revised edition
  • Illustrations note: colour illustrations
  • ISBN10: 0746030711
  • ISBN13: 9780746030714
  • Bestsellers rank: 88,558

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