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Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day
by Philip Matyszak
Publisher: Thames & Hudson

Using the writings of those who actually lived there and the latest archaeological evidence, this brilliant, witty guide will appeal to history buffs and travelers, to teachers and to anyone who wonders what it would really have been like to visit the greatest city of ancient times.

Includes invaluable advice on
• managing on the road to Rome
• what to take to a smart dinner party
• what not to eat
• where to find the best public baths
• where to buy exotic spices (and slave girls)
• the best places to stay
• where to sit in the Colosseum

Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.thameshudson.co.uk/en/1/9780500051474.mxs?66e12b75565475cdf2e47dae36953d17&0&0&0 .

An excerpt from the book is available at http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/article2557924.ece .

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