Travellers Guide Ancient World Rome: Traveller'S Guide to the Ancient World - Rilegato

Laurence, Dr Ray

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0715329200 ISBN 13: 9780715329207

Casa editrice: David & Charles, 2008

Riassunto

Discover what it would be like to travel back in time and explore the ancient world with this new history series, written in the style of contemporary travel guides. This guide is packed with all the maps, illustrations and fascinating insights that a tourist or traveller would expect from a guidebook. Each carefully researched guide paints a vivid picture of the past allowing you to experience ancient wonders when they were new and get to know the people who used them. The first title in this exciting series is a detailed guide to ancient Rome and its environs, listing everything from visiting the public baths to where to eat.

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Recensione

It's a unique history lesson dressed up in an imaginative way, and a thoroughly entertaining read. --Italian Magazine

Beautifully presented book offers an intriguing new perspective on the city. This is a treat for history lovers, Rome fans and Italophiles. Well worth a look and so beautifully produced it makes a great-value and unusual present. --Italia

L'autore

Dr Ray Laurence is a Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham's Institute of Archaeology and Antiquity. He specialises in: the Roman city; human ageing and the life course in the Roman Empire; Roads and the landscape of the Roman Empire; and tourism and the classical tradition.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: David & Charles
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0715329200
• ISBN 13: 9780715329207
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 160
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile