The Ancient Romans

by Fiona Macdonald

Fact… More than a million people lived in Rome in 100AD. Fact… Rich Romans loved elaborate feasts where flamingo and peacock were on the menu but what did ordinary people eat every day? What language did they speak and did young people go to school? Find out these facts and much more in First Facts About the Ancient Romans .

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 9, 2001

About the author

Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools, adult education and university, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics.