Step back in time, into the bloodthirsty past of this famous Italian city. Read the myth, then marvel at the true story of how a humble village became the head of a mighty Empire. Meet the ancient Romans and their crazy emperors, and find out how their world came crashing to an end.
The Story of Rome is in Series Two of Usborne Young Reading, which combines good stories with easy reading text. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University, Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence. For readers who have just started reading alone, try the exciting stories in Series One.
Chapter 1 The myth of Rome
Chapter 2 The real Rome
Chapter 3 Battling for Rome
Chapter 4 Life in Rome
Chapter 5 Rome's emperors
Chapter 6 Decline and fall