Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day: A Guide to Sightseeing, Shopping and Survival in the City of the Caesars |
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Philip Matyszak
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Pages: 144 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 050005147X
Pub: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Pub date: 2007-05
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15805
Reader Reviews:
Carpe librum! (11/11 people found this helpful)
A librarian from Long Island sent this to me as a birthday present (thanks, Nephele) and I love it! With sections on Getting There, The Environs of Rome, Settling In, Out and About, Shopping, Law and Order, Entertainment, Religion, Must-See Sights and Roman Walks, it is accurate and fun. I especially like the quotes from Latin primary sources sprinkled here and there, and the sidebars with fun facts relating to each section. There are also some great full colour CGI illustrations of 2nd century Rome by my pals at Altair.
This book would make a great 'Vade Mecum' for anyone travelling to Rome and a great resource for any secondary-school classroom.
Carpe librum!
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