The Romans For Dummies by Guy de la Bedoyere (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Romans For Dummies by Guy de la Bedoyere "A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history. " -Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team. This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history."—Tony Robinson, star of Blackadder and Time Team This entertaining and informative guide is the perfect introduction to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, youll discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilizations and how its influence is felt around the world today. If youve tuned into any of several TV shows focused on Rome and want to learn more about this fascinating part of history, The Romans For Dummies is the book for you. Schoolteachers and lecturers looking for light-hearted inspiration for lessons will also benefit from this riotous Roman adventure chronicling the rise and fall of the Empire. The Romans For Dummies is an accessible guide written in plain English giving you the fascinating facts of this ancient civilization. Youll learn about the following (and more): How Roman society was divided into classesThe assemblies that ruled RomeWhy villas were important to the RomansDetails about the Roman army, including a Roman soldiers equipmentThe wonder of Roman architecture, cities, roads, aqueducts, and sewersEverything you ever wanted to know about gladiators and then someThe importance of Roman temples, shrines, and the godsHow Rome became a republic, an empire, and then collapsed Additionally, youll learn about turning points in Roman history, (mostly) good and (some) bad Romans, Romes greatest enemies, and great places to visit you wont want to miss on your next Roman holiday. Grab a copy of The Romans For Dummies to discover this and so much more. Guy de la Bédoyèreis a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert, he is well known for his numerous books and appearances on TV, especially Channel 4sTime Team. Notes Offers a fresh approach to one of the most exciting periods in ancient history. It charts the remarkable people and events with detailed coverage of society, culture and industry and their influences on us today. Back Cover "A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history." —Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team Explore one of the most exciting eras in ancient history This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today. Discover: How the Romans came to rule the world The lastinglegacy of Roman society, culture, economics, and industry around the world The good, the bad, and the very bad Roman rulers Roman religion, beliefs, and worship How the Romans enjoyed themselves Flap A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history. Tony Robinson, star of Blackadder and Time Team Filled with fascinating facts about Roman society and culture Explore one of the most exciting eras in ancient history This entertaining and informative guide introduces you to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, youll discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today. Discover: How the Romans came to rule the world The lasting legacy of Roman society, culture, economics, and industry around the world The good, the bad, and the very bad Roman rulers Roman religion, beliefs, and worship How the Romans enjoyed themselves Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Online Cheat Sheet Top ten lists A dash of humour and fun Get smart! @ Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Browse our free articles Author Biography Guy de la Bédoyère is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert. He is well known for his numerous books and appearances on UK TV, including Channel 4s Time Team. Table of Contents Introduction 1 Part I: Romans – The Big Boys of the Ancient World 7 Chapter 1: The Romans: Shaping Their World and Ours 9 Chapter 2: Its the Cash That Counts: Roman Social Classes 29 Chapter 3: Stairway to the Stars: The Greasy Path to Power 47 Chapter 4: Rural Bliss – Roman Dreamland 61 Chapter 5: When We Were Soldiers 71 Part II: Living the Good Life 87 Chapter 6: The Urban Jungle 89 Chapter 7: Making the Roman Machine Work 103 Chapter 8: Entertainments: Epic and Domestic 121 Chapter 9: Divine Intervention 143 Part III: The Rise of Rome 165 Chapter 10: Kings? No, Maybe Not – Republicans 167 Chapter 11: This Town Isnt Big Enough for All of Us – Seizing Italy 185 Chapter 12: Carthage and the First Two Punic Wars 199 Chapter 13: While Were at It – Lets Conquer Everywhere Else, Too 215 Part IV: When Romans Ruled the World 225 Chapter 14: Reform and Civil War 227 Chapter 15: Daggers Drawn – The Fall of the Republic 255 Chapter 16: Augustus and the Caesars – Plots, Perverts, and Paranoia 271 Chapter 17: The Five Good Emperors 303 Part V: Throwing the Empire Away 317 Chapter 18: More Civil War, Auctioning the Empire, and Paranoid Lunatics 319 Chapter 19: The Age of the Thug – The Third Centurys Soldier Emperors 331 Chapter 20: East Is East and West Is West: Diocletian and Constantine 347 Chapter 21: The Barbarians Are Coming! The End of Rome 369 Part VI: The Part of Tens 389 Chapter 22: Ten Turning Points in Roman History 391 Chapter 23: Ten Interesting and Occasionally Good Romans 395 Chapter 24: Ten (Mostly) Bad Romans 401 Chapter 25: Ten of Romes Greatest Enemies 407 Chapter 26: Ten (or So) Great Roman Places to Visit 413 Index 419 Long Description A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history. Tony Robinson, star of Blackadder and Time Team Filled with fascinating facts about Roman society and culture Explore one of the most exciting eras in ancient history This entertaining and informative guide introduces you to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, youll discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today. Discover: How the Romans came to rule the world The lasting legacy of Roman society, culture, economics, and industry around the world The good, the bad, and the very bad Roman rulers Roman religion, beliefs, and worship How the Romans enjoyed themselves Explanations in plain English Get in, get out information Icons and other navigational aids Online Cheat Sheet Top ten lists A dash of humour and fun Get smart! @ Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Browse our free articles Details ISBN0470030771 Short Title ROMANS FOR DUMMIES Series For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0470030771 ISBN-13 9780470030776 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 945.632 Illustrations Yes Tag 2012dummiespromo Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780470030776 NZ Release Date 2006-11-17 US Release Date 2006-11-17 UK Release Date 2006-11-17 Place of Publication Chichester Author Guy de la Bedoyere Pages 464 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-11-17 Imprint For Dummies Country of Publication United States Audience General AU Release Date 2006-11-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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