The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice

The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice

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<b>With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes of some of ancient Rome€s most famous moments.</b><br><br>Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He€s about to lead a tour €" from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome€s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams€s trademark warmth and humor, this graphic storybook is a young reader€s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.