The sounds, smells, and textures of everyday Roman life are vividly evoked as young readers march through the rain with emperor Vespian's centurions as they escort Lepidina over the mountains and visit a very important queen, witness a gladiator show at an arena, battle with Felix, and visit the bathroom with brothers and noble Romans, Titus and Marcus.
The sounds, smells, and textures of everyday Roman life are vividly evoked as young readers march through the rain with emperor Vespian's centurions as they escort Lepidina over the mountains and visit a very important queen, witness a gladiator show at an arena, battle with Felix, and visit the bathroom with brothers and noble Romans, Titus and Marcus.
Content Note
Who were the Romans? -- Our fort -- On patrol -- Warrior queen -- The road builders -- Ambush! -- At the fort -- A soldier's life -- On the toilet -- The bath house -- The settlement -- Dressing up -- Party -- Roman children -- The emperor -- Roman gods -- End of the empire -- What the Romans left behind.
