The Rotten Romans (Horrible Histories) (Horrible Histories) (Horrible Histories)

by Terry Deary

Paperback, 2007

Status

Available

Call number

937

Publication

Scholastic (2007), Edition: reissue, 144 pages

Description

Discover all the foul facts about the rotten Romans in this classic Horrible Histories title. All the foul facts about the rotten Romans are ready to uncover, including: what Roman soldiers wore under their kilts and how ancient Britons got their hair nice and spiky.

User reviews

LibraryThing member srssrs

This is what I call a history text - level one for the non-social studies/history student. If more kids read graphic texts with interesting, yet REAL stories about history they may actually enjoy it. However, most historical books are about dead people and wars no one has heard about, especially

children! Not interesting! This book however is about a the Romans, who they lived, survived and conquered, much more interesting! There are short quizzes littered throughout the text and ones just for the teacher!! Kids love to quiz their teachers! The graphic design of almost every page in the book is different as well. Nothing is static! This is also attractive to kids! I am becoming a fan of graphic books and I think this one children will definitely enjoy, whether they are fans of history or not!

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LibraryThing member 2pigs

because i a a child that likes to learn these books are great.

LibraryThing member Floratina

READ IN ENGLISH

This book in the Horrible Histories series centres around the Romans. Obviously there are a lot weird things to tell about the Romans. Like some of the emperors who had lost their minds.

Like Caligula, who loved his horse so bad, he promoted him to consul, and had a palace built for

him, so he could get guests over.

Or Elagabalus' fine dining diners.

Or how about Nero? The list is long...

This book (for children, but also nice for people who are a bit older than that) shares again some interesting facts with us concerning Romans and everyday life in the Roman Empire. Nice drawings accompany the text.

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