Nextext Stories in History: Student Text Ancient Rome, 200 B.C.-A.D. 350
Nextext Stories in History: Student Text Ancient Rome, 200 B.C.-A.D. 350
Author: MCDOUGAL LITTEL
Brand: Brand: MCDOUGAL LITTEL
Number Of Pages: 160
Details: PART I: THE REPUBLIC 218–201 B.C. Hannibal Dot Com by Stephen Currie When Benny reaches for the computer mouse, a strange thing happens. Hannibal, Rome’s lifelong enemy, is going to launch a surprise attack. With an army of infantry, cavalry, and war elephants, he will march across the snowy Alps. The Roman Republic is now in the Second Punic War. 163–121 B.C. The Gracchi and the Roman Republic by Judith Lloyd Yero As Rome’s armies conquer other peoples, the city grows rich. But this new wealth helps only those at the top. Then two brothers from the upper class decide to battle for the poor. 73–71 B.C. Spartacus, Rebel Gladiator by Marianne McComb In a school for gladiators, a slave is held in chains. This story tells how Spartacus escapes his chains and leads a major revolt. 100–44 B.C. Julius Caesar and His Friend Brutus by Stephen Feinstein Julius Caesar is the most powerful ruler Rome has ever known. Unfortunately, he shows signs of becoming too powerful. To save the republic, Brutus has to act. 51–30 B.C. Cleopatra, Egypt’s Last Pharaoh by Barbara Littman When Cleopatra and the Roman general Mark Antony fall in love, their enemies in Rome fear their power. From here on, the lovers are doomed. PART II: THE EMPIRE 27 B.C.–A.D. 14 Caesar Augustus by Walter Hazen Favius tells what happens after Mark Antony and Cleopatra die. Octavian seizes control of Egypt. He becomes the leader of the Roman world. He is renamed Augustus, and he changes the Roman Republic into an empire. 10 B.C.–A.D. 54 Who Killed Claudius? by Judith Lloyd Yero Is the Emperor Claudius stupid and bad or smart and good? He is poisoned, but by whom? Why? The story of Claudius is like a soap opera. A.D. 37–67 Paul Spreads Christianity by Lynnette Brent A soldier escorts the Christian leader Paul to Rome to stand before the emperor Nero. He explains how Paul’s troubles began and what happened. A.D. 117 A Soldier’s Life by Stephen Feinstein Protecting the distant borders of the empire is a soldier’s job. Life on the Roman frontiers is hard, dangerous, and lonely. PART III: DAILY LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME 1st century A.D. The Appian Way by Stephen Currie A traveler stops in at the Calumnus Inn, and its innkeeper tells about the marvelous road on which it stands. But there is something strange about the visitor. A.D. 50 Lucilla’s Day by Stephen Feinstein The everyday life of an upper-class Roman woman is in many ways like that of the wealthy today. The food she serves isn’t, however, quite the same. And her guest of honor is an empress! A.D. 79 Buried Under Ten Feet of Ash by Walter Hazen The town of Pompeii was a resort for rich Romans until August 24 in A.D. 79. On that fateful day, Mount Vesuvius erupts. A.D. 250 A Debate About the Roman Baths by Marianne McComb Romans don’t bathe at home.They go to public baths, where the social life is as important as relaxation. To some, however, the baths are loud and dirty places to be avoided.We find out about both Roman baths and philosophies in this debate between a Stoic and an Epicurean.
EAN: 9780618142125
Release Date: 21-03-2001
Languages: English
Item Note: This is a former school text with light wear from use. There are school name stamps inside the front cover and on the upper page edge. There is also a book number written in marker on the lower edge.
Item Condition: UsedGood
Binding: Hardcover