Rome

Solway, Andrew

ISBN 10: 0439455464 / ISBN 13: 9780439455466

Published by Scholastic Reference, 2003

Seller Inventory # mon0000540101

Synopsis:

Detailed illustrations with explanatory captions and narrative text survey some sites in ancient Rome, including the house of a wealthy family, the Colosseum, the Baths of Trajan, and the Temple of Jupiter.

Review: awesomely detailed and meticulously researched (The Independent )

The more you look the more you find this is history in miniature, fascinating and fun to absorb. (The Independent Magazine )

Schoolchildren will never be bored by the thought of the eternal city once they discover Stephen Biesty's day in the life of Rome, AD 128 irresistible nothing is left out an invaluable reference book. (The Guardian )

Stephen Biesty takes you inside the city, its houses, temples, baths and forum and colosseum in breathtaking spreads. (The Sunday Times )

Children will delight in studying the details in the spectacular illustrations which succeed in being both authoritative and beautiful. Andrew Solway's succinct and clear text complements the artwork to produce a book that is truly inspirational from cover to cover. (Junior Education )

Stephen Biesty is the undisputed master of cutaway illustrations A stunning visual tour of the eternal city. (Manchester Evening News )

History at its most enjoyable. (Good Book Guide )

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rome
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: hardcover
Illustrator: Biesty, Stephen
Condition: Good