A day in the life of ancient Rome

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Alberto Angela: A day in the life of ancient Rome (2009, Europa Editions)

384 pages

English language

Published Aug. 8, 2009 by Europa Editions.

ISBN:
978-1-933372-71-6
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OCLC Number:
298184573

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4 stars (3 reviews)

This voyage of exploration chronicles twenty-four hours in the life of a Roman patrician, beginning at dawn on an ordinary day in the year 115 A.D., with Imperial Rome at the height of its power.

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This is a fun history book depicting a typical day in ancient Rome. Instead of chapter numbers, you have hours - "6:30 a.m. - The Master Awakes," "11:10 - Arrival at the Roman Forum," etc. Alberto Angela acts as your guide, leading you on a tour of the city. You learn what the Romans had for breakfast, how they dress, what games they play, how they shop, and so on. This is not a scholarly book - the tone is light, accessible, and easy to understand. If you're interested in the daily life of the ancient Romans, this is a very good place to start.

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Subjects

  • Social life and customs
  • Civilization
  • History

Places

  • Rome (Italy)
  • Rome