Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day
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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day by Philip Matyszak
A guide to ancient Rome, it describes the best places to stay and shop, what to do, and what to avoid. It is intended for tourists, armchair travellers and history buffs.
'Brings the ancient city back to life' - Mail on Sunday
'Performs the functions of all the best guides: it packs in a vast amount of easily retrieved information and gives a vivid picture of the destination… an excellent introduction to Roman life' - Times Literary Supplement
'Learning about real life in ancient Rome has never been so entertaining … so beautifully illustrated and so quirkily written that it ought to be on a bestseller list' - Glasgow Herald Review
'Performs the functions of all the best guides: it packs in a vast amount of easily retrieved information and gives a vivid picture of the destination… an excellent introduction to Roman life' - Times Literary Supplement
'Learning about real life in ancient Rome has never been so entertaining … so beautifully illustrated and so quirkily written that it ought to be on a bestseller list' - Glasgow Herald Review
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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| ISBN 13 | 9780500051474 |
| ISBN 10 | 050005147X |
| Title | Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day |
| Author | Philip Matyszak |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-05-14 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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