1
of
1
Populus
Living and Dying in the Wealth, Smoke and Din of Ancient Rome
Brief Description
A Time Traveller's Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient world Living in ancient Rome was superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians, philosophers, and poets who were acutely aware of the seething and voluptuous nature of a city...
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$3999
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
Populus
$3999
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Populus
A Time Travellers Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient world
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
A Time Traveller's Guide to Ancient Rome - by one of the best historians of the ancient world
Living in ancient Rome was superbly and vividly recorded by Rome's historians, philosophers, and poets who were acutely aware of the seething and voluptuous nature of a city that ruled the known world.
Through the words of Tacitus, Seneca, Martial, and a host of others including ordinary Romans, Guy de la Bédoyère takes the reader into a world of violent politics, civil disorder, unspeakably brutal entertainments, extravagance, decadence, eroticism, exotica, and staggering inequality, participated in daily by the Roman people from the hyper-rich elite to the lowliest slaves.
Populus places those who experienced Rome in person at the forefront of their story, from the rabble-rousing senator Clodius Pulcher to Pliny the Elder and Hortensia who defended the rights of women in court, to the ex-slave and celebrity baker Eurysaces.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781408715598
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 April 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Abacus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 660g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Guy de la Bedoyere has written extensively on the ancient world over the last thirty years, most recently Gladius: Living, Fighting and Dying in the Roman Army (which was described by the Sunday Times as 'highly enjoyable') and Pharaohs of the Sun: How Egypt's Despots and Dreamers drove the Rise and Fall of Tutankhamun's Dynasty. He was part of Channel 4's archaeology series Time Team for fifteen years and has degrees from Durham, London and University College.
Also by Guy de la Bédoyère
View all-
The Confessions of Samuel Pepys
Hardback$6000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks -
-
-
-
-
-
More from History & Military
View all-
15% off
-
23% offNew Release
-
18% offNew Release
A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0
Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn Stock -
12% offNew Release
-
17% off
-
20% off
-
-
-
-
-
13% off
-
12% offNew Release
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
