Pathfinder for Ancient Civilizations: Rome
Created by Mrs. Terry Corson, DC Upper Campus Librarian October 26, 2010
Background: The Romans traditionally dated the founding of their city at 753 B.C. The early Republic (507 –
264 B.C.) began after the Etruscans declined. Two years after the removal of Tarquinius, the king of Rome from
616-578 B.C., the triumphant Romans founded the Roman Republic, which was to last for more than 400 years.
(From Ancient Civilizations Almanac: Volume 2 China – Rome p. 374,380)
This Pathfinder includes books, magazines, movies, database
information and websites for your research project on Ancient Rome
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For an introduction to Ancient Rome see:
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Ancient Greece and Rome: an Encyclopedia for
Students (REF 937 ANC #1)
Key Print Resources at a Glance:
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Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome by Leslie Adkins
(937 ADK)
Ancient Civilizations Almanac: Volume 2 China – Rome
(REF 930 Anc #2)
Daily Life of the Ancient Romans by David Matz
(937 MATZ)
Gibbon’s Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
(REF 937.06 Gibbon)
The Fall of the Roman Empire by Peter Heather
(937.09 Hea)
Additional Reference Books:
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The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of World
History (REF 903 WorldHis)
Ancient Civilizations Almanac Volume 2
(REF 930 ANC #2)
History of the Ancient & Medieval World : The Roman
Empire (REF 930 HIS #6)
The Ancient World: A history of civilizations from
Prehistory to the Fall of Rome (REF 930 WRI)
**Additional books may be found in the Lower Library in the
930- 937 section or by using the information in the box to
the right to search the library catalog.
Other Print Resources:
Magazine Articles
 Calliope “The Fall of Rome” (January 2001)
 Calliope “Roman Empire” (October 2002)
 Kids Discover “Roman Empire” (November 2009)
***Use MLA format to cite every source used for your
research. Knight Cite (from Calvin College) can help
you with your citations – www.knightcite.com .
Mrs. Gwen Smith
9th Grade History
Delaware County Christian School
Fall 2010
DC Library Books
Using the DC Library Catalog
http://10.0.0.95/
“Sears” Subject Headings
 Rome
 Rome - History
 Rome – Antiquities
 Civilization, Ancient
Keyword Search Terms:
 Ancient Rome
 Ancient Civilizations
 Fall of Roman Empire
 Specific people
 Specific Events
Most books specifically about
Ancient Civilizations may be
found in the 930-939 area of the
History books, with Ancient
Rome in the 937 section.
Other Call Numbers
For additional information about
Ancient Rome :
 Costumes of Ancient Rome391 Symons
 Around the Roman Table 641.5937 Faa
 Art & Humanities through the
eras : Ancient Greece and
Rome - 700.9 Art
 Sport in Greece and Rome 796.09 Har
 Encyclopedias - Ref 031
(at the base of the stairs)
Video Resources: Found in MV 937- 937.06
***You must get permission from Mrs. Smith before borrowing any movies
 Ancient Rome (Vol I – IV) (A & E 1998)
 Ancient Civilizations for Children: Ancient Rome (Schlessinger 1998)
 Living in the Roman Empire (Ohana Learning 2001)
 The Punic Wars: Conquest of Rome’s Greatest Foe (Madacy 1995)
 Drive Through History with Dave Stotts: Rome (Coldwater Media 2005)
 Julius Caesar’s Rome (Volume I & II) (History Channel 2005)
Online Resources: (Search for terms mentioned in the box above)
Databases:
 Access PA/Power Library (and your Public Library Card)
Delaware County: http://www.delcolibraries.org/Databases_Full.htm
Chester County: http://www.ccls.org/cwo/Find_a_Resource/Databases/POWER
Free Library of Phila: http://www.powerlibrary.net/Remote/Remote.asp?ID=Philadelphia
Montgomery County: http://www.mclinc.org/MCLINC_PL.htm
Use these databases in Power Library to find relevant information
o Encyclopedia Britannica online
o Facts on File Ancient & Medieval History Online
o World book Encyclopedia Info Finder
o SIRS Discoverer
o Omnifile (for magazine articles)
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Gale Student Resources in Context – may be used at school or at home
o URL: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/delawarechristia
Password : christian (DO NOT capitalize)
Educational Websites:
 BBC – History (Romans) www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans
 Roman Empire www.romanempire.net
 Ancient History www.pbs.org/empires/Romans
 Ancient/Classical/ History
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/romeancientrome/Ancient_Rome_Republic_Empire_Fall
_of_Rome.htm
 Ancient Rome (History Channel) http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome
 Internet Ancient History Sourcebook: Rome
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook09.html
 Maps of the Roman Empire http://www.roman-empire.net/maps/map-empire.html
 Illustrated History of the Roman Empire http://www.roman-empire.net/
The Roman Empire the First Century (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/life.html
 The Classicspage http://www.classicspage.com/
Special Collections:
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The British Museum in London has several exhibits on Ancient Rome. You may view them
online using http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/world_cultures/europe/ancient_rome.aspx
Ancient Rome in Virtual Reality http://earth.google.com/rome/
Ancient Rome: Images and Pictures : http://catholic-resources.org/AncientRome/