Billy Wellman
Ancient Rome: Unraveling the Rise and Fall of an EmpireGet ready to explore the exciting world of ancient Rome, where non-stop drama, wild politics, powerful armies, and massive empire-building created one of the greatest civilizations in history. This fun, easy-to-read book takes teens on an epic journey, from Rome’s legendary founding myths to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. We cover almost three thousand years of incredible stories!Packed with cool facts and fascinating people, this book is perfect for teenagers who want to dive into the action and discover what made Rome such a legendary empire.What You’ll Discover:Rome’s origin story: Who escaped the destruction of Troy to build a new city in Italy?The tale of Romulus and Remus: What happened to the twin brothers who were sent floating down a river?The rise of the Roman Republic: Why did the Romans overthrow their king and start a republic run by the people?Rome’s near destruction: How did the city survive after being attacked and burned to the ground by Celtic invaders?Pulcher’s sacred chickens: What happened when a Roman leader tossed his sacred chickens into the sea?The gladiator revolt: Learn the true story of Spartacus and the slaves who rose up against Rome.Julius Caesar’s ambition: What pushed Caesar to form the First Triumvirate and change history forever?Crazy Roman emperors: Which emperor made his horse a priest?The fall of Rome: How did climate change and two deadly pandemics help bring down the Roman Empire?And much more!Perfect for teens who love history, drama, and action-packed stories, this book brings ancient Rome to life in a way that’s both fun and easy to understand.
