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By Julia Darrow Cowles

ISBN-10: 1599152851

ISBN-13: 9781599152851

In the course of the tale of Marcus and his progress to manhood within the remaining days of the Roman Republic, we find a lot approximately existence and customs in old Rome. We accompany Marcus as he learns his classes at school, joins his father on a visit to the Senate, can pay a trip to his father's farm, and watches the triumph of a triumphant basic. The crowning second comes whilst Marcus assumes the toga, the mark of a Roman citizen. appropriate for a long time eight and up.

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It was convenient to have all these materials on the farm, for new buildings were often needed for storing grain, or for sheltering the great number of slaves. Several festivals and holidays took place while the children were on the farm. " The children knew that in the country this was the most important religious festival of the year, and they were eager for the next day to come. They would walk in procession, and carry great sheaves of flowers in their arms, and what could be more delightful than that?

You must learn to be patient, even though hungry," said Gaius, placing his hand upon Lucius' shoulder. "If you do not, you will never make a good Roman citizen or soldier. " "No, Father," said Lucius, who was always ready for a story. " "Caius Mucius," Gaius began, "was a young Roman of noble birth. Lars Porsena, a powerful enemy of Rome, was camped with his army outside the walls of the city, and he had been there so long that the citizens had no food left. But, hungry and weak as they were, the Romans were not ready to surrender, so Caius Mucius made his way into the enemy's camp, determined to kill the king.

Altogether, they formed quite a little caravan, and the children thought it almost as good as one of the gay processions of the city. Lucius, who liked to "make believe," declared that his father was a great general returning fom war. Marcus was his chief officer, the family slaves were those that had been captured by Gaius in a great battle, while the mules with their packs bore the spoils that had been taken—the gold and silver vessels, the rich silks and embroideries, and the massive armor of the conquered generals.

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