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Murrell, Deborah

The Best Book of Ancient Rome

32 pp. | Kingfisher | September, 2004 | Trade ISBN 0-7534-5756-3 $12.95
(4) K-3 Best Book Of series. This book offers basic, chronologically organized information about Rome's beginnings, rulers, buildings, empire acquisition, daily life, capitulation to the Vandals, and legacy; it ends with a brief discussion of the evidence we have to support these facts. The illustrations range from a large-scale aerial view of the city to medallions showing the four layers of Roman roads. The result is an accurate if superficial introduction. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

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