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CHAPTER II.
THE ROMANS IN BRITAIN.
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LANDING OF JULIUS CÆSAR.
1. The Romans, about the time of the birth of Christ, were the richest, the most powerful, and the cleverest people in the world. Rome was a grand city, and there were many other fine cities in Italy belonging to the Romans, who knew how to build handsome houses, and make beautiful gardens, besides being excellent farmers.
2. They had elegant furniture, and pictures, and marble statues; and they were well edu-
