Author : Lesley Sims
Publisher : Visitor Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,58 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781409577553
This title includes vital information for tourists visiting Rome - famous attractions, where to shop and places to eat are combined with background facts about politics, history and the art and architecture of each period.
Author : Rita J. Markel
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 16,51 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780822530718
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life in ancient Rome, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, and notable personalities.
Author : Jonathan W. Stokes
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101998105
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: • 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!
Author : Tony Perrottet
Publisher : Random House
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 35,22 MB
Release : 2009-05-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0307558908
The ancient Romans were responsible for many remarkable achievements—Roman numerals, straight roads—but one of their lesser-known contributions was the creation of the tourist industry. The first people in history to enjoy safe and easy travel, Romans embarked on the original Grand Tour, journeying from the lost city of Troy to the Acropolis, from the Colossus at Rhodes to Egypt, for the obligatory Nile cruise to the very edge of the empire. And, as Tony Perrottet discovers, the popularity of this route has only increased with time. Intrigued by the possibility of re-creating the tour, Perrottet, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend, sets off to discover life as an ancient Roman. The result is this lively blend of fascinating historical anecdotes and hilarious personal encounters, interspersed with irreverent and often eerily prescient quotes from the ancients—a vivid portrait of the Roman Empire in all its complexity and wonder.
Author : Neil Faulkner
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 20,73 MB
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0300159072
A guide to the ancient Olympics features a program of events, transportation options as provided by passenger ferry and ox cart, accommodations, and dining options, all as they would have appeared in 338 BC in the spectacle's early days.
Author : Claire Holleran
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 45,75 MB
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1405198192
A Companion to the City of Rome presents a series of original essays from top experts that offer an authoritative and up-to-date overview of current research on the development of the city of Rome from its origins until circa AD 600. Offers a unique interdisciplinary, closely focused thematic approach and wide chronological scope making it an indispensible reference work on ancient Rome Includes several new developments on areas of research that are available in English for the first time Newly commissioned essays written by experts in a variety of related fields Original and up-to-date readings pertaining to the city of Rome on a wide variety of topics including Rome’s urban landscape, population, economy, civic life, and key events
Author : Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher : Fodor's
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,22 MB
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780804142632
Packed with landmark sights, world-renowned museums, awe-inspiring churches, fabulous trattorias, and, of course, the Vatican, Rome is a city that's worth returning to over and over again. And with so much to see and do in the Eternal City, Fodor's Rome is the guide to help travelers make the most of every trip.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 26,10 MB
Release : 2021-05-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0241533201
Whether you want to wander through the ruins of the Roman Forum, gaze up at the spectacular ceiling of the Sistine Chapel or taste the world-famous food in the markets of Campo de' Flori, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Rome has to offer. An eternal city fusing ancient wonders with a modern metropolis, Rome brings history to life like nowhere else. Grab an espresso and immerse yourself in the iconic city streets, navigating cobbled alleyways and popular piazzas. Or stroll through the leafy expanses of Villa Borghese and unwind with a wine on a pavement café. Our updated guide brings Rome to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. DK Eyewitness Rome is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Rome you will find: - A fully-illustrated top experiences guide: our expert pick of Rome's must-sees and hidden gems - Accessible itineraries to make the most out of each and every day - Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money - Colour-coded chapters to every part of Rome, from the Capitol to Trastevere, Campo de' Fiori to the Vatican - Practical tips: the best places to eat, drink, shop and stay - Detailed maps and walks to help you navigate the region country easily and confidently - Covers: Capitol, Forum and Palatine, Piazza della Rotonda, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna and Villa Borghese, Campo de' Fiori, Quirinal and Monti, Esquiline, Lateran, Caracalla, Aventine, Trastevere, Janiculum, Vatican, Via Veneto, Beyond the Centre Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Italy. Want the best of Rome in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 Rome. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher :
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 36,97 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500287606
Presents a tourist's guide to the city of Rome as it was around 200 CE.
Author : Lesley Sims
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,57 MB
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Greece
ISBN : 9781474903332
Travel back in time with this humorous guide crammed with information and advice for the adventurous time-tourist. Arranged thematically, with topics including 'Things to see and do', 'Trips out of Athens' and 'Top tips for tourists'. Also features quotations from notable Greeks, a glossary of famous people in Ancient Greece and a timeline.
