Name: A Question of History: Did Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans par Tim Cooke
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A Question of History: Did Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans Tim Cooke

Discover the weird and wacky history of the Romans!

Who was the maddest Roman emperor? Why didn't the Romans use toilet paper? And just how dangerous was a Roman tortoise? A Question of History: Ancient Rome answers all these questions and much more.

With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating, sometimes gruesome, world of famous peoples and civilisations through history. Each spread opens with a simple question, opening up an exploration of an aspect of the life of a people or civilisation and busting some popular myths along the way!

The lively design is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for readers aged 8+.

Titles in the series:
What happened the pharaoh's brain? And other questions about the Ancient Egyptians
Did the kings of Benin really keep pet leopards? And other questions about the kingdom of Benin
Did the Celts really use hair gel? And other questions about the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age
Why did the ancient Greeks use elephants in battle? And other questions about the ancient Greeks
Why did the Maya stick needles in their tongues? And other questions about the Maya
Did the Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans
Why did the Shang write on turtles? And other questions about the Shang Dynasty
Did the Vikings really wear horns on their helmets? And other questions about the Vikings

À propos de Tim Cooke

Tim Cooke is a graduate of Oxford University. He has worked in children's publishing for over 20 years, and has written or contributed to dozens of books on a wide range of subjects. Among his publications as writer or editor are numerous sets about military history, particularly the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War. He has also written extensively about general history, both ancient and modern.

Sommaire

1: Who were the ancient Romans?
2: How did a wolf help found Rome?
3: Did animal entrails predict a murder?
4: Did Nero really set fire to Rome?
5: How dangerous was a Roman tortoise?
6: Why didn't the Romans ever get lost?
7: Did the Romans bury Boudicca under a railway platform?
8: Why didn't the Romans use toilet paper?
9: How did getting sweaty keep Romans clean?
10: Did the Romans really eat flamingos?
11: Did the gladiators sign autographs?
12: Why did the Romans put coins in dead peoples' mouths?
13: Quick-fire questions
14: Glossary
15: Timeline & Further information
16: Index

Informations supplémentaires

Sku

GOR013211002

ISBN 13

9781526315335

ISBN 10

1526315335

Titre

A Question of History: Did Romans really eat flamingos? And other questions about the Romans Tim Cooke

Auteur

Tim Cooke

Série

A Question of History

État

Occasion - Très bon état

Relié

Broché

Éditeur

Hachette Children's Group

Année de publication

2022-03-10

Nombre de pages

32

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N/A

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