Stories From Roman History

By Lena Dalkeith

Book Overview

""Stories From Roman History"" by Lena Dalkeith is a collection of tales that recount the significant events and personalities of ancient Rome. The book covers the rise of the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars, the reign of Julius Caesar, and the fall of the Roman Empire. Through vivid storytelling, the author brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of famous figures such as Hannibal, Scipio Africanus, Cleopatra, and Augustus. The book also explores the daily life of ordinary Romans, their social customs, and religious beliefs. With its engaging narrative style and historical accuracy, ""Stories From Roman History"" is an excellent resource for readers of all ages who want to learn more about one of the most influential civilizations in human history.Perseus fled with the cavalry, leaving the brave men who had fought so well to their fate. All was over. Aemilius had conquered Macedonia in one little fortnight. All the gold which Perseus had so carefully hoarded was taken by his conquerors. Aemilius kept none for himself but gave it all to his country, and so great was the treasure that for more than a hundred years the citizens in Rome paid no taxes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162685832
• ISBN13: 9781162685830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"