| Description |
96 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm. |
| Series |
Myths of the world |
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Schomp, Virginia.
Myths of the world.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 93 ) and index.. |
| Contents |
Meet the ancient Romans -- The land beside the Tiber -- From village to empire -- Citizens, freemen, and slaves -- Old and new gods -- Myth or legend? -- The Roman gods -- Timeless tales of ancient Rome -- The origins of the Roman people: the adventures of Aeneas -- The founding of Rome: Romulus and Remus -- The age of kings: heroes and villains -- The birth of the Republic: Brutus the Wise and Horatius at the bridge -- Building an empire: the siege of Veii and the attack of the Gauls. |
| Summary |
"A retelling of several key ancient Roman myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief systems, and customs of ancient Rome"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Mythology, Roman -- Juvenile literature.
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Rome -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
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Rome -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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| Local Subject |
YOUNG ADULT COLLECTION.
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| ISBN |
9780761430940 |
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0761430946 |
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