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The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome (The Thrifty Guides)

The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome (The Thrifty Guides)

From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny!

The Thrifty Guide to Ancient RomeÂ contains information vital to the sensible time traveler:

Â Â Â â€¢Â Where can I find a decent hotel room in ancient Rome for under five sesterces a day? Is horse parking included?
Â Â Â â€¢Â What do I do if Iâ€™m attacked by barbarians?
Â Â Â â€¢Â What are my legal options if Iâ€™m fed to the lions at the Colosseum?
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All this is answered and more. There is handy advice on finding the best picnicking spots to watch Julius Caesarâ€™s assassination at the Roman Forum in 44 BC, as well as helpful real estate tips to profit from the great Roman fire of AD 64. There are even useful recommendations on which famous historical figures to meet for lunch, and a few nifty pointers on how to avoid being poisoned, beheaded, or torn apart by an angry mob.
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If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in history, this is the only guidebook you would need!
Country USA
Brand Viking Drill & Tool
Manufacturer Viking Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2018-01-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780451479600

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