Guy de la Bedoyere “The Romans For Dummies"

"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history."
—Tony Robinson star of Blackadder and Time Team.
This entertaining and informative guide introduces readers to the amazing world of ancient Rome and its emperors, epic wars, awesome architecture, heroes, and villains. With a complete rundown of Roman history alongside fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Romans, readers will discover the amazing people and events involved in the rise and fall of one of the greatest of all ancient civilisations and how its influence can still be felt around the world today.
Guy de la Bйdoyère is a historian, archaeologist, and Roman expert, he is well known for his numerous books and appearances on TV, especially Channel 4’s Time Team.

Terry Deary - Horrible Histories - Ruthless Romans
In Ruthless Romans you'll find out how the Romans made murder into a sport in the Coliseum with more fouls even than a Premiership football match! See eight evil emperors, lots of killer kings plus masses of gory gladiators and grim ghouls! With incredible Bogglevision effects you'll feel what it was really like to be a Roman soldier in the greatest army ever seen and fight lots of gory battles with hordes of grotty Celts – but watch out for those flaming arrows whizzing straight for you head!