Live Like a Roman: Discovering the Secrets of Ancient Rome

Saunders, Claire

ISBN 10: 1787081265 / ISBN 13: 9781787081260

Published by Button Books, 2023

Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1787081265I4N10

Synopsis:

Live Like a Roman is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Ancient Rome and the sprawling Roman Empire.

Get ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsome gladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. With its highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pampered affair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. 

Find out how this powerful civilization invaded and conquered a massive area, including more than 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use today are explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine.

An in-depth map shows the spread of the Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the main provinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods that were sent to Rome from all over the Empire. Dotted through the book are craft activities and recipes to have a go at. 

Find out first-hand what it's like to:

• Play a Roman game for children
• Use an abacus to help with your schoolwork
• Taste the unusual flavours of Roman snacks

A fictional enslaved child pops up throughout the book describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions he experiences as he goes about his daily life.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Live Like a Roman: Discovering the Secrets ...
Publisher: Button Books
Publication Date: 2023
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Hickson, Ruth
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket