Why are You Calling Me a Barbarian? - Softcover

Petren, .

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0892365595 ISBN 13: 9780892365593

Publisher: Getty Publications, 2006

Synopsis

It is the 3rd century BC, and as the Roman imperial army travels north followed by a caravan of families, slaves, and livestock, two kids meet at an encampment near Cologne, in today's Germany. Martilla, a young Roman slave girl, and Marbord, the son of a merchant from Scandia, strike an unlikely friendship. As they learn about each other's customs, lifestyles, and lands they discover that calling someone a "barbarian" is strictly a matter of ignorance. This timely lesson in tolerance--set centuries ago in Europe--shows children how people of different cultures can overcome stereotypes to become friends. The book's quaint illustrations show children the daily life of early Europeans, and a section on the history of Roman and Scandian slavery offers age-appropriate insights on the subject. Also included is a glossary of Germanic and Roman terms and proper names.

About this title

About the Author:

Birgitta Petren resides in Sweden and is the author of several books on the history of the Scandinavian people. Elisabetta Putini is a children's books author and lives in Rome. Lara Artone and Monica Barsotti studied graphics at the European Institute for Design and live in Rome. "

Synopsis:

It is the 3rd century, A.C.E. Marbord, a youth from Scandanavia, meets Martilla, a Roman slave girl. As they become acquainted, both realize that to call someone a barbarian is a matter of ignorance. A glossary of Germanic and Roman terms is included.

About this edition

• Publisher: Getty Publications
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0892365595
• ISBN 13: 9780892365593
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 60