Inside the enormous, boldly designed Roman Colosseum, gladiators fought for their lives as citizens watched the deadly "entertainment." Completed in 96 AD, it's a miraculous feat of engineering. This noble monument, and...

Buy Now From Amazon

Inside the enormous, boldly designed Roman Colosseum, gladiators fought for their lives as citizens watched the deadly "entertainment." Completed in 96 AD, it's a miraculous feat of engineering. This noble monument, and the ancient empire that created it, await young readers on these stunningly illustrated pages. Curious children can discover why and how the Colosseum was built; how it was decorated; who was allowed to enter; what took place behind the scenes; and what the Roman world was like. Full-color cutaways reveal the details of this astounding architectural achievement, and pinpoint enlargements focus on the day-to-day life of the people—including how they ate, dressed, and sometimes fought.


Similar Products

The Roman Colosseum: The story of the world's most famous stadium and its deadly games (Wonders of the World Book)Where Is the Colosseum?A Shakespearean Theater (Spectacular Visual Guides)You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!: Gory Things You'd Rather Not KnowWhat Was Pompeii?