From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes
the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and
funny!**
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The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome* contains information vital to the
sensible time traveler:
- Where can I find a decent hotel room in ancient Rome for under five
sesterces a day? Is horse parking included?
- What do I do if I'm attacked by barbarians?
- What are my legal options if I'm fed to the lions at the Colosseum?
All this is answered and more. There is handy advice on finding the best
picnicking spots to watch Julius Caesar's assassination at the Roman
Forum in 44 BC, as well as helpful real estate tips to profit from the
great Roman fire of AD 64. There are even useful recommendations on
which famous historical figures to meet for lunch, and a few nifty
pointers on how to avoid being poisoned, beheaded, or torn apart by an
angry mob.
If you had a time travel machine and could take a vacation anywhere in
history, this is the only guidebook you would need!