Ancient Rome

Learn all about Ancient Rome, from bakers and soldiers to gladiators and emperors, in this ultimate guide.

Explore the everyday lives of Ancient Romans and find out what it was like to live in one of history’s biggest empires in this history book for children aged 9-12.

Enjoy a Roman feast and discover delicacies of peacock, nightingales, and dormice. Experience dubious Roman hygiene standards–ever washed your clothes in wee before?! And no tour of Ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the infamous Colosseum, where you’ll witness the nail-biting drama of gladiator fights and hear the roar of bloodthirsty crowds.

This Ancient Rome book for children offers:

• Beautiful illustrations and photography from the top ancient Rome collections.
• A focus on only the gory, gross, and surprising facts about people's everyday lives that will fascinate young readers.
• Information on what life in ancient Rome was really like–find out about odd emperors, brave gladiators, and mysterious gods and goddesses.

An immersive and beautiful book, Ancient Rome is a captivating guide to life in the Roman Empire, told as the Romans might once have themselves.

You'll march on carefully constructed Roman roads alongside one of the most powerful armies ever seen! And closer to home, bow down before the emperors–from the best and worst to the weirdest, including Caligula who gave his favourite horse 18 servants.

More in the series

If you enjoyed learning about history’s biggest empires with Ancient Rome, why not find out about other important civilizations in history with the DK Ancient Histories series? Travel back in time and explore the everyday lives of ancient Egyptians, from farming alongside the mighty River Nile to worshiping powerful gods and goddesses, with Ancient Egypt.

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The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

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Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs