In only 1,000 years, the ancient Romans created the biggest empire the world had seen. They represent some of the finest architects, soldiers, poets and statesmen ever to have walked the earth. You can discover a lot about Ancient Rome by reading about the lives of their biggest celebrities. Ages 10-14.

 

This book is part of a book series called People Who Made History .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by Hachette Children's Group .

Pat Levy is a teacher who has written several books for young readers on historical subjects. In her other role as a travel writer she has visited many of the medieval sites of the British Isles and Europe and enjoys nothing more than prowling around the crypts and side chapels of great cathedrals.