Description
Book SynopsisA unique combination of travel guide and popular history that takes the reader on a vivid journey to the Rome of the Caesars.
Trade Review'An excellent introduction to Roman life' - Times Literary Supplement
'The ultimate in-joke book for classicist travellers' - Sunday Times
'Brings the ancient city back to life' - Mail on Sunday
'Altogether rather a magical book' - Minerva
'A skilful combination of light-hearted fun and impressive research, you’ll find yourself entertained and educated at the same time' - Family Tree
'Great to dip in and out' - Of Beauty and Nothingness
'Ingenious … good fun!' - This England
Table of Contents1. 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, Religious 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
