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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

By Philip Matyszak
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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day by Philip Matyszak offers a lively and engaging guide to exploring Rome as if you're a tourist in ancient times. It provides insights into the sights, social customs, and daily life of Romans, crafted with wit and historical detail. This imaginative journey immerses readers in the rich culture and vibrancy of Roman civilisation, all set in an entertaining travel guide format.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for history and want to explore Ancient Rome with a humorous twist. The guide takes you on a journey through Roman life, as if you're a tourist of the time, offering quirky insights into daily activities, landmarks, and social customs with a lively narrative. It's ideal for those seeking an entertaining yet educational escape into the past.

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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day

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

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

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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 computer-generated reconstructions of ancient Rome, this highly original, witty book will appeal to tourists, armchair travellers, and history buffs.

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Philip Matyszak's Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day offers an engaging and accessible introduction to Roman life, praised for its blend of humour and meticulous research. It vividly revives ancient Rome, delighting classicist travellers and offering an educational yet entertaining experience. Readers appreciate its ability to be both an enjoyable read and a rich source of historical insights.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500293768

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 32 Illustrations, black and white; 11 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 144

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Ancient & Classical History History & Military Non-Fiction Philip Matyszak

About the Author

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.

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