Description
From the publishing house that brought you the Who Was? books comes the next big series to make history approachable, engaging, and funny!
The Thrifty Guide to Ancient Rome contains information vital to the sensible time traveler:
– 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!
The first in a new series modeled on travel guides, this book takes readers back in time to ancient Rome. It contains such vital information for visitors as advice on where to find lodging in the city, recommendations on which famous historical figures to meet for lunch, and a pointers on how to avoid being killed. Illustrations.
Viking Books for Young Readers
Juvenile Nonfiction
Travel, Juvenile Nonfiction
Edition: Humor
Keywords: Travel, Juvenile Nonfiction
