A memorable and meaningful introduction to the great leaders of ancient Rome. 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 influenced the world. Republication of the New York, 1904 edition.
Life in Ancient Rome by John Green, William Kaufman All the magnificence of ancient Rome, depicted in 41 captioned, finely detailed illustrations: defeat of Germanic invaders, crushing of a slave revolt, assassination of Julius Caesar, more.
The Gods of Greece and Rome by Talfourd Ely The characters of this rich history range from famous denizens of Olympus to anonymous river nymphs, each with individual chapters recounting both the Greek origins and the later Roman adaptations.
Bulfinch’s Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch Vivid myths of Greece and Rome, plus stories of Norse gods and heroes. Zeus and Hera, Apollo, Jason and the golden fleece, the wanderings of Ulysses and Aeneas, the deeds of Thor, many more.
