Famous Men of Ancient Rome: Lives of Julius Caesar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Others (Dover Children's Classics) - Softcover

Haaren, John H.; Poland, A. B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486443612 ISBN 13: 9780486443614

Verlag: Dover Children's, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Dover Children's
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0486443612
• ISBN 13: 9780486443614
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 149
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italien