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Who were the Romans anyway? : Who Were...? - Laura Cowan

Who were the Romans anyway?

By: Laura Cowan, Victoria Stebleva (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 28 April 2026

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A irreverent and friendly information book answering all the big and small questions about Roman life

Did Romans have toilets? Was Roman school hard work? Who were the gladiators? All these important questions - and many, many more that maybe aren't important, but are very interesting - are answered inside this information book about one of the biggest empires the world has ever seen. - Perfect for primary school projects about Romans. Includes links to websites to discover more. - A roundup of Roman daily life in a fun and informative way. - Hilarious and dynamic illustrations bring the Roman Empire to life.

About the Author

Laura studied literature twice at university, so she's read a lot of books (always helpful when writing them). Before joining Usborne, she taught English in Barcelona, Dublin and Cambridge. She now lives in East London, where she regrets the lack of sun and sea.,

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