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Gods & Goddesses: In The Daily Life Of The Ancient Romans Peter Hicks

Gods & Goddesses: In The Daily Life Of The Ancient Romans By Peter Hicks

Gods & Goddesses: In The Daily Life Of The Ancient Romans by Peter Hicks


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Summary

Why was Jupiter the most important Roman god? Why was Minerva the goddess of arts and crafts? From country sports and war to commerce and travel, this work explores various aspects of Ancient Rome by looking at the traditions and religious beliefs of the society. It also includes photos, illustrations, glossary, and an index.

Gods & Goddesses: In The Daily Life Of The Ancient Romans Summary

Gods & Goddesses: In The Daily Life Of The Ancient Romans by Peter Hicks

Why was Jupiter the most important Roman god? Why was Minerva the goddess of arts and crafts? Who was the god of health and medicine? From country sports and war to commerce and travel, every aspect of Ancient Rome is explored by looking at the traditions and religious beliefs of the society. The book reveals how such beliefs were an integral part of life and how they affected everything that was done. It is complete with photos, illustrations, glossary and an index.

Gods & Goddesses: In The Daily Life Of The Ancient Romans Reviews

'...a fascinating and well illustrated series...' -- BBC History 20030203 'In this carefully illustrated work, suitable for older primary school children in particular, the relevance of the different gods, for war, hunting, seafaring and other aspects of Roman life is explained.' -- School Library Journal, Vol.51, No.2, Summer 2003 20030203

About Peter Hicks

Peter Hicks teaches history and archaeology and has a special enthusiasm for 'digging up the past'. He has wide experience of writing about history for children.

Additional information

GOR004280359
9780750235822
0750235829
Gods & Goddesses: In The Daily Life Of The Ancient Romans by Peter Hicks
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hachette Children's Group
2003-10-16
48
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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