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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

Philip Matyszak author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:22nd Mar '18

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A combination of travel guide and popular history that takes the reader on a journey to the Rome of the Caesars

A unique combination of travel guide and popular history that takes the reader on a vivid journey to the Rome of the Caesars.Here is an informative and entertaining guide to everything that any tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Rome in AD 200. You need only pack your imagination and a toothbrush – this guide provides the rest, describing all the best places to stay and shop, what to do, and what to avoid. Brought to life with wonderful computergenerated reconstructions of ancient Rome, this highly original, witty book will appeal to tourists, armchair travellers and history buffs.

'An excellent introduction to Roman life' - Times Literary Supplement
'The ultimate in-joke book for classicist travellers' - Sunday Times
'Brings the ancient city back to life' - Mail on Sunday
'Altogether rather a magical book' - Minerva
'A skilful combination of light-hearted fun and impressive research, you’ll find yourself entertained and educated at the same time' - Family Tree
'Great to dip in and out' - Of Beauty and Nothingness
'Ingenious … good fun!' - This England

ISBN: 9780500293768

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 150g

144 pages