Description
Book SynopsisThis rewritten and redesigned edition of a popular title in the Scotties series, gives a fascinating glimpse into life at the most northern edge of the Roman Empire. Find out: about life in a Roman fort; how and where Roman soldiers lived in Scotland; what the Romans ate; which gods and goddesses they worshipped; how they enjoyed themselves; about Roman technology and medicine; how trade developed; and much more. Scotties are exciting,Scottish information books for young readers with four-colour photographs and illustrations. Each title contains a wealth of interesting facts, stimulating activities for home or classroom use, a list of useful websites and suggestions for places to visit.
Table of ContentsThe wild frontier
Caledonia
The Roman army
Victory! at Mons Graupius
Trimontium: a Roman fort
Roman ships
Hadrian's Wall
Gods and godesses
The Antonine Wall
Eating, Roman style
health, Roman style
The bath-house
Calculating, Roman style
latin alphabet and language
Roman technology
Transport and trade
The legacy of Rome
Did you know?
'On a Roman Helmet', a poem by Will H. Ogilvie
Timeline
Answers
Facts and activities section (including places of interest)
