Jak se žilo ve starověkém Římě – Hrbková Kateřina (2015)

The ancient period is associated with the emergence and development of the first advanced civilizations. This book will introduce you to one of them. The term 'Roman culture' evokes images of emperors, battles, and intrigues, gladiatorial contests; when it comes to the founding of Rome, some might recall Romulus and Remus suckled by a she-wolf, while others may be familiar with the terms 'Roman baths' or 'aqueduct.' Who were the people who left their mark until today? Do we have anything in common with them? This book will guide you through the lives of the people who settled in the area of present-day Rome in the 9th century BC and answer many questions. Who were the mysterious Etruscans? How did Rome come to be? How did the Romans live in ancient times, how did they dress, what and how did they eat? How did they spend their free time? You will learn not only this but also much more about emperors, the military, and the territorial expansions of the Roman Empire, about what the Romans believed in, what they excelled at, and what role slaves played in their society. Interesting information is provided in chapters about art and how the Romans enriched our lives as well. Thanks to the engaging texts of Kateřina Hrbková and the beautiful illustrations of Jan Hora, you will find yourself in ancient Rome and uncover the true life of this civilization.