It's the book that historical fiction author Lindsey Davis said was 'really quite rude, quite often' when she picked it as one of her 'bedtime reads' for the The Book Show (Sky Arts) ... and now it's available in a cheaper paperback edition for anyone that didn't catch it in hardback.
Not only is the book enjoyable for its content - as Lindsey says - but author Ray Laurence clearly knows his Roman history. Peter Jones said of the book in BBC History Magazine: 'It is all here: emperors' luxurious lifestyles, magnificent urban architecture, grand country villas, baths, sex, food, drink, the theatre, games (especially violent ones) and collecting and displaying rarities ... Commendably detailed.'
If you're interested, please take a look at our free online preview.
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