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Living in Imperial Rome

Living in Imperial Rome

by Eilis Dillon (Author)

  • Used

    Illustrated 1991

    $6.64
Synopsis

A vivid reconstruction, in words and pictures, of life under Trajan the Emperor, nearly 2000 years ago. Four different families brought to life, set with historical accuracy in the drama of imperial Rome. Tourists can still visit these historic streets and buildings.

For young or old, student or tourist. Living history by an international writer, who lived in Rome for six years.

$6.64

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 176
 Edition: 2Rev e.
 Publisher: O'Brien Press
Published: 31 Dec 1991
ISBN 10: 0862782643
ISBN 13: 9780862782641
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'Just the book to have about on that Roman holiday' -- Oxford Times
'The author must be congratulated on the wealth of physical detail she has accumulated about imperial Rome' -- Times Educational Supplement * Times Educational Supplement *
'Lively, all-round account of a complete society' -- Children's Books of the Year
Author Bio
Eilis Dillon was born in Galway in 1920. Abandoning a career as a professional cellist, she turned to writing for adults and children, quickly earning an international reputation for both. Eilis lived in Italy for six years in the 1960s, then divided her time between Ireland and California, until her final years which were spent in Ireland. She died in Dublin in 1994.