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  • Written by: Philip Matyszak
  • Narrated by: John Telfer
  • Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Written by: Philip Matyszak
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Publisher's Summary

Walk a day in a Roman's sandals. What was it like to live in one of the ancient world's most powerful and bustling cities - one that was eight times more densely populated than modern-day New York?

In this entertaining and enlightening guide, best-selling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day, we meet a new character - from emperor to slave girl, gladiator to astrologer, medicine woman to water-clock maker - and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.

©2017 Philip Matszak (P)2017 Audible, Ltd
  • Unabridged Audiobook
  • Categories: History
Rome World Europe
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  • 2018-06-29

Just excellent

Actually a well conceived and informative view of the kinds of lives lived 2000 years ago. I was initially concerned this might be some kind of young adult fiction, but it definitely isn't. Obviously written by a historian, and the narrator plays along with the playful writing in a way that pulls you into what's being described in a rather pleasing and unexpected way. Would definitely recommend this to any ancient Rome buffs looking for a topic often less explored.

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