Ancient Rome (Eyewitness) (DK Eyewitness)

Ancient Rome for Kids through the Lives of its Heroes, Emperors, and Philosophers

Romans (Illustrated World History): 1 (Usborne Illustrated World History)

DKfindout! Ancient Rome

Caesar Augustus was one of ancient Rome's most successful leaders who led the transformation of Rome from a republic to an empire. During his reign, Augustus restored peace and prosperity to the Roman state and changed nearly every aspect of Roman life.

Julius Caesar was a renowned general, politician and scholar in ancient Rome who conquered the vast region of Gaul and helped initiate the end of the Roman Republic when he became dictator of the Roman Empire.

'Spartacus' was based on a slave who headed a revolt against the Romans in the 1st century BC. Although much of the evidence for Spartacus' existence is anecdotal, there are some coherent themes that emerge. Spartacus was indeed a slave who led the Spartacus Revolt, which began in 73 BC.

Boudicca was a queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the conquering forces of the Roman Empire in AD 60 or 61.