Philip Matyszak

Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day

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Produktbeschreibung

"History buffs (or, indeed, anyone with a vivid imagination) will enjoy this witty and erudite and most unusual travel guide." Chicago Tribune

Produktdetails

• Traveling on 5 Nr.0
• Verlag: Thames & Hudson
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 132mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9780500287606
• ISBN-10: 0500287600
• Artikelnr.: 23888445

Autorenporträt

Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, The Greek and Roman Myths, The Gods and Goddesses of Greece and Rome, and Ancient Magic.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Getting There: Puteoli
Hitting the Road 2. The Environs of Rome: Villas
Aqueducts
Necropolises
The Pomerium
Walls and Gates 3. Settling In - Where to Stay: The Seven Hills
Types of Accommodation
Sanitary Facilities
Medical Emergencies
What to Wear
Food 4. Out and About: Dining Out
Meeting People
Roman Names
The Social Order
Slaves
Family 5. Shopping: Where to Shop
Changing Money
What to Buy
Aediles 6. Law and Order: Praetorians
Urban Cohorts
Vigiles
Law Courts
Prison
Punishment 7. Entertainment: Colosseum
Circus Maximus
Theatre
Brothels 8. Religion: Temples to Visit
Religous Festivals 9. Must-See Sites: The Forum of the Romans
The Arch of Titus
The Imperial Forums
The Forum of Augustus
Later Forums
Triumphal Columns
The Tomb of St Peter
The Baths 10. Roman Walks: The Palatine
Along the Tiber
The Campus Martius