How to Survive in Ancient Rome

Name: How to Survive in Ancient Rome
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: L J Trafford
ISBN: 9798350860061

Author: L J Trafford

Narrator: Lucy Rayner

Unabridged: 4 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/28/2023

Categories: Nonfiction, History, Roman History

Synopsis

The essential self-help guide to living in Ancient Rome, covering all areas of everyday life in this ancient civilization, from religious beliefs and travel through to what to wear.

Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Rome and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? Where would you go to have your hair done? Who would you go to if you got ill, or if you were mugged in the street?

All these questions, and many more, will be answered in this new how-to guide for time travelers. Part self-help guide, part survival guide, this lively and engaging book will help the listener deal with the many problems and new experiences that they will face, and also help them to thrive in this strange new environment.

About L J Trafford

L. J. Trafford studied ancient history at the University of Reading, after which she took a job as a tour guide in the Lake District.

Moving to London in 2000, she began writing the Four Emperors series. The series comprises four books-Palatine, Galba's Men, Otho's Regret, and Vitellius' Feast-which cover the dramatic fall of Nero and the chaotic year of the four emperors that followed.

She is a regular contributor to The History Girls blog and once received an Editor's Choice mark from The Historical Novel Society. Her proudest moment remains creating #phallusthursday, a popular Twitter hashtag dedicated to depictions of penises in antiquity.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on November 21, 2020

How to Survive in Ancient Rome by L.J. Trafford is a snappy, all encompassing digest of Ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Domitian (81-96 CE). Our hosts are a former imperial slave and now secretary to Domitian and a 'lady of leisure' one of the ultra-rich ruling elite. It would've been nice......more

Goodreads review by Olga on October 26, 2021

I thank Rosie Croft, from Pen & Sword for providing me a paperback ARC of this book, which I freely chose to review. I am not an expert on Ancient Rome, but you don’t need to be to enjoy this title. In fact, I think this is a great entry-level book for those who want to learn a few things about Rome......more

Goodreads review by Filip on March 01, 2023

This isn't a serious academic publication but it doesn't pretend to be one. It even provides factually incorrect information but only from an in-universe perspective (yeah, Domitian being kind and noble and merciful...). It is more of a tl,dr on the history of Ancient Rome at this particular moment......more

Goodreads review by Craig on December 12, 2021

Really good book that takes you back to the heart of Rome. And helps you experience what it was like to live Rome......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on October 28, 2021

This is one of the most entertaining secondary sources I've ever read, ranking alongside A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome for depth of information alongside a dose of humor. The book is impeccably researched and presented as a guide to behavior, finding food, fin......more