Daily Life in Ancient Rome
By Don Nardo
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Don Nardo
Noted historian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about American history. Nardo lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.
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Daily Life in Ancient Rome - Don Nardo
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Why were the Romans so Successful?
How did Social Status in Rome Affect People’s Lives?
What Kind of Houses did the Romans Live in?
How did the Romans Cook and Eat their Food?
What was Ancient Roman Family Life Like?
How were Slaves Used in Ancient Rome?
What did the Romans Do for Fun?
How did the Romans Worship their Gods?
How Much of Roman Life is Still with Us?
A Day in the Life of a Child in Ancient Rome
Timeline
Glossary
Find Out More
Index
Copyright
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WHY WERE THE ROMANS SO SUCCESSFUL?
The ancient Romans were one of the most successful peoples in history. Their nation lasted from 750
bce
to 476
ce
—more than 1,200 years! During those years, their armies conquered one country after another. At its height, in the 200s
ce
, the Roman Empire covered much of Europe. It also included Britain, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.
Map of Europe and countries around the Mediterranean Sea showing the Roman Empire.This map shows the Roman Empire in the early second century
ce
, when it was the largest it had ever been.
A talent for the practical
This remarkable achievement occurred for several reasons. One was that the Romans had an amazing talent for solving practical problems. Also, they regularly applied that ability to building things. Roman painters, sculptors, and musicians created some wonderful works. But the true Roman artist was an engineer, or master builder. Rome’s world empire was created as much by its engineers as by its armies.
The Romans were also great borrowers. Often they chose the best ideas of other peoples and cleverly adapted them to their own needs. A good example was the scutum, the rectangular shield used by Rome’s soldiers. The early Romans adapted it from a neighboring Italian people, the Samnites. Rome also borrowed many religious and artistic ideas from the Greeks.
The Romans were determined to win and survive at all costs.