{"product_id":"factology-romans-open-up-a-world-of-information-9781787081451","title":"Factology: Romans: Open Up a World of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFactology: Romans\u003c\/em\u003e is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDid you know that a gladiator fight only ended when one of the combatants died or called for mercy? Travel through time to explore one of history’s most stupendous superpowers: Ancient Rome. They were mind-bogglingly mean and incredibly inventive at the same time.\u003cbr\u003e This visually stunning history guide takes readers on an adventure across the vast Roman empire, including their awesome architecture, wondrous waterways and legendary legions. Be shocked by their brutal treatment of barbarians and slaves. There are needy gods, evil emperors, stinky sewers, careening chariots and much more!\u003cbr\u003e Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe KS2 and KS3 school curriculum is consulted when devising each volume, to ensure that the books cover important educational topics, making them a perfect teaching aid for learning history and STEM subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRise of Rome 6\u003cbr\u003e Legend of Romulus \u0026amp; Remus 8\u003cbr\u003e Abduction of Sabine Women 10\u003cbr\u003e The period of Kings 12\u003cbr\u003e Republican Rome 14\u003cbr\u003e Hail, Caesar! 16\u003cbr\u003e Imperial Rome 18\u003cbr\u003e Power play 20\u003cbr\u003e Epic Emperors 22\u003cbr\u003e Women behind the throne 24\u003cbr\u003e The five good emperors 26\u003cbr\u003e Eruption of Pompeii 28\u003cbr\u003e Enemies of Rome 30\u003cbr\u003e The fall of Rome 32\u003cbr\u003e Eternal city 36\u003cbr\u003e Brilliant builders 38\u003cbr\u003e All roads lead to Rome 40\u003cbr\u003e What a waste! 42\u003cbr\u003e Milestones in Roman life 44\u003cbr\u003e Teenage kicks 46\u003cbr\u003e The role of women 48\u003cbr\u003e Savage slavery 50\u003cbr\u003e On the money 52\u003cbr\u003e Let’s talk Latin 54\u003cbr\u003e It all adds up 56\u003cbr\u003e Join the feast 58\u003cbr\u003e What’s up, doc? 60\u003cbr\u003e Romans on the march 62\u003cbr\u003e Ready for battle 64\u003cbr\u003e Marine masters 66\u003cbr\u003e The great Roman wall 68\u003cbr\u003e Here come the gods 72\u003cbr\u003e Roman gods fact files 1 74\u003cbr\u003e Roman gods fact files 2 76\u003cbr\u003e Are you there God? It’s me, Marcus 78\u003cbr\u003e Meet the priests 80\u003cbr\u003e Let the games begin 82\u003cbr\u003e Close-up Colosseum 84\u003cbr\u003e Enter... the gladiators! 88\u003cbr\u003e Gladiator school 90\u003cbr\u003e Roman quiz 92\u003cbr\u003e Glossary \u0026amp; quiz answers 94\u003cbr\u003e Index 96\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Button Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49412383474007,"sku":"9781787081451","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781787081451.jpg?v=1730516584","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/factology-romans-open-up-a-world-of-information-9781787081451","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}