24 Hours in Ancient Rome: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There (24 Hours in Ancient History)

24 Hours in Ancient Rome: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There (24 Hours in Ancient History)

by PhilipMatyszak (Author)

Synopsis

Walk a day in a Roman's sandals. What was it like to live in one of the ancient world's most powerful and bustling cities - one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York? In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character - from emperor to slave girl, gladiator to astrologer, medicine woman to water-clock maker - and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Publisher: Michael O'Mara
Published: 05 Oct 2017

ISBN 10: 1782438564
ISBN 13: 9781782438564
Book Overview: Walk a day in a Roman's sandals. What was it like to live in one of the ancient world's most powerful and bustling cities - one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York?

Author Bio
Dr Philip Matyszak has written a number of bestselling titles on the ancient world including Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens of Five Drachmas a Day and The Greek and Roman Myths. He currently works as a tutor for Madingley Hall Institute of Continuing Education at the University of Cambridge, teaching a course on Ancient Rome. He lives in British Columbia, Canada.