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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day
Philip Matyszak
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Description for Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day
Paperback.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500293768
SKU
V9780500293768
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Philip Matyszak
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.
Reviews for Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day
'Ingenious ... good fun!' - This England 'Great to dip in and out' - Of Beauty and Nothingness 'A skilful combination of light-hearted fun and impressive research, you'll find yourself entertained and educated at the same time' - Family Tree 'Altogether rather a magical book' - Minerva 'Brings the ancient city back to life' - Mail on Sunday 'The ultimate in-joke book for classicist travellers' - Sunday Times 'An excellent introduction to Roman life' - Times Literary Supplement