{"product_id":"the-romans-for-dummies-9780470030776","title":"The Romans For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Tony Robinson, star of \u003ci\u003eBlackadder and Time Team\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis entertaining and informative guide is the perfect introduction to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, you'll discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilizations and how its influence is felt around the world today. If you've tuned into any of several TV shows focused on Rome and want to learn more about this fascinating part of history, \u003ci\u003eThe Romans For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the book for you. Schoolteachers and lecturers looking for light-hearted inspiration for lessons will also benefit from this riotous Roman adventure chronicling the rise and fall of the Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Romans For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible guide written in plain English giving you the fascinating facts of this ancient civilization. You'll learn about the following (and more): \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Roman society was divided into classes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe assemblies that ruled Rome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy villas were important to the Romans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetails about the Roman army, including a Roman soldier's equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe wonder of Roman architecture, cities, roads, aqueducts, and sewers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEverything you ever wanted to know about gladiators and then some\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of Roman temples, shrines, and the gods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow Rome became a republic, an empire, and then collapsed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you'll learn about turning points in Roman history, (mostly) good and (some) bad Romans, Rome's greatest enemies, and great places to visit you won't want to miss on your next Roman holiday. Grab a copy of \u003ci\u003eThe Romans For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e to discover this and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuy de la Bédoyère\u003c\/b\u003e is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert, he is well known for his numerous books and appearances on TV, especially Channel 4's \u003ci\u003eTime Team\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Guy De La Bedoyere\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.30w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470030776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuy de la Bédoyère\u003c\/b\u003e is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert. He is well known for his numerous books and appearances on UK TV, including Channel 4's \u003ci\u003eTime Team\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44251237253235,"sku":"9.78047E+12","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_18574855-8ae3-419d-a29d-ed4f1adac8f0.jpg?v=1769349175","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-romans-for-dummies-9780470030776","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}