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Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire

History, Trivia, and Tales, Including Caligula, Marcus Aurelius, Aqueducts, Assassinations, and More!

ISBN-13: 9781646047338

Contributor(s): Peta Greenfield (author), Fiona Radford (author)

Subjects: History

Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA

Publisher Imprint: Ulysses Press

Publication Date: 22-10-2024

Format: Paperback

Availability: In stock

£15.99

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About the book

Whether you think much about the Roman Empire or not, the legendary stories and fun facts in this book of Ancient Roman history are sure to shock you. Discover just how far the Romans would go to please the gods, the most torrid love affairs, the fun that emperors had to create to keep themselves entertained, and the never-ending scandals that caused serious outrage in Ancient Roman society. This collection of trivia and history includes: the rise of Spartacus, the most famous rebel of them all; the tale of the goddess Vesta, who saves Tuccia, a priestess; wrongly accused of losing her chastity; the story behind the Romans developing a cult for the goddess Cybele, also known as the 'Mother of the Gods'; and much more! Whether you're a Roman Empire enthusiast or someone whose knowledge only comes from the movie Gladiator, this book has facts and trivia that will be sure to both educate and entertain you!

Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire

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