"Kingfisher Knowledge" is a comprehensive series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Using lively, engaging text and state-of-the-art digital artwork the series covers an immense range of subjects in impressive depth and is a major educational resource."Ancient Rome" transports the reader on an amazing journey through the world built and run by the Romans, from its legendary origins and the growth of the republic to the height of the empire. It is full of fascinating stories of interesting characters, important battles and great events. It sheds new light on Roman themes such as roads and baths, and temples and forums.