A Triumph for Flavius

September 4th, 2008

by Caroline Dale Snedeker $21.45 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

Here is a touching story of a young Roman boy, Flavius, and his developing compassion for his captured Greek slave Ariphron.  Ariphon was given to Flavius by his father, General Lucius Mummius, at the time of Mummius’ public Triumph for his victories in Greece and Corinth.  you will learn a great deal about Roman culture observing Flavius’ relationship with his family among the sights and sounds of Rome.

Drama, personal development, tragedy, hope, compassion, triumph – this story has it all in a form easily understood by the young reader. This book is a wonderful introduction to the study of classical Rome and Greece.  Bring this culture to life – don’t just teach language, emperors, wars and dates.  For ages 8-12; pb 94p; 200g.