The Enemies of Rome: From Hannibal to Attila the Hun Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Nominee for Older Children (ages 8-14) (2008) and breaking away from the

and breaking away from the stylized format of battle descriptions

But time travel isn’t so simple

Mary Beard narrates the history of Rome "with passion and without technical jargon" and demonstrates how "a slightly shabby Iron Age village" rose to become the "undisputed hegemon of the Mediterranean" (Wall Street Journal)

take on her own teammates--and give up her one chance of reunion with her late husband and true love

The Enemies of Rome: From Hannibal to Attila the Hun Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Nominee for Older Children (ages 8-14) (2008) and breaking away from theThis engrossing book looks at the growth and eventual demise of Rome from the viewpoint of the peoples who fought against it. Here is the reality behind such legends as Spartacus the gladiator, as well as the thrilling tales of Hannibal, the great Boudicca, the rebel leader and Mithridates, the connoisseur of poisons, among many others. Some enemies of Rome were noble heroes and others were murderous villains, but each has a unique and fascinating