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The mighty Roman empire grew from a collection of farming villages and shepherd’s huts to become one of the fiercest conquering societies of all time. Beautiful color images and illustrations fully explain how Rome came to be and came to an end. Daily life in a massive empire is explained in simple terms.
Topics include:
• The founding of Rome and the Romulus and Remus myth
• What Romans ate everyday and grand Roman feasts
• Who were Rome’s caesars and senators and what did they do?
• How the Roman army conquered most of Europe
• Roman gods and goddesses
• Architectural and technological wonders of Rome

Table of Contents:

People of the Seven Hills
City by the river
Rise of Roman rule
Military might
When in Rome
The economy
Language and learning
Religion, values and beliefs
Arts and culture
Science and technology
The decline

Index and Glossary included. Glossy paperback, 32p. For ages 8-14.

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by Emma Leslie $21.00

Story Setting: Rome and Arabia in 594 - 632 A.D. The Rise of Islam

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Originally published in 1877; 272 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

At a Syrian market two Christian women are sold as slaves. One of the slaves ends up in Rome where Bishop Gregory is teaching his new doctrine of “purgatory” and the need for Christians to finish paying for their own sins. The other slave travels with her new master, Mohammed, back to Arabia, where Mohammed eventually declares himself to be the prophet of God. Read the rest of this entry »

by Emma Leslie $20.00

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Story Setting: Roman England in 66 - 67 A.D.

Originally published in 1873; 169 pages; For Ages 12 – AdultThe Druid priests are as cold and cruel as the forest spirits they claim to represent, and Guntra, the chief of her tribe of Britons, must make a desperate deal with them to protect those she loves. Unaware of Guntra’s struggles, Jugurtha, her son, longs to drive the hated Roman conquerors from the land. When he encounters the Christian Centurion, Marcinius, Jugurtha mocks the idea of a God of love and kindness, but there comes a day when Read the rest of this entry »

by Emma Leslie $21.00

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Story Setting: Asia Minor in 163 - 166 A.D.
Originally published in 1875; 265 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

When Flaminius, a high Roman official, takes his wife, Flavia, to the Colosseum to see Christians thrown to the lions, he has no idea the effect it will have. Flavia cannot forget the faith of the martyrs, and finally, to protect her from complete disgrace or even danger, Flaminius requests a transfer to a more remote government post. As he and his family travel to the seven cities of Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation, Read the rest of this entry »

by Emma Leslie  $21.00 

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Story Setting:  The Roman Empire in 313 - 363 A.D. Under Constantine.
Originally published in 1875; 264 pages; For Ages 12 – Adult

There is newfound freedom from persecution for Christians under the emperor, Constantine, but newfound troubles as well. Errors and pagan ways are creeping into the Church, while many of the most devoted Christians are withdrawing from the world into the desert as hermits and nuns. Quadratus, one of the emperor’s special guards, is concerned over Read the rest of this entry »

by Richard Maybury $18.00

Next, read Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today which shows what happens when a society ignores “Uncle Eric’s Model” and embraces fascism. To build a better future we need to know how we got where we are today. The political trend that has dominated the world for 2,000 years, including the investment markets, remains almost unrecognized. Recommended reading for Truthquest History’s Ancient Rome.

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Bluestocking Guide: Ancient Rome $18.00