{"product_id":"live-like-a-roman-discovering-the-secrets-of-ancient-rome-hardcover","title":"Live Like a Roman: Discovering the Secrets of Ancient Rome - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eClaire Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRuth Hickson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLive Like a Roman\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating and informative journey back in time to find out what it was really like to live in Ancient Rome and the sprawling Roman Empire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet ready to discover what it was like to live in this epic era of mad, bad emperors, wealthy senators, fearsome gladiators, loyal citizens, struggling lower classes and enslaved workers. With its highly structured and complicated society, life was a lavish and pampered affair for some and a harsh, beleaguered existence for others. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out how this powerful civilization invaded and conquered a massive area, including more than 50 million people at its peak! Amazing Roman inventions we still use today are explored along with information on everyday jobs, city life, houses, food, transport, entertainment, religion and medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn in-depth map shows the spread of the Roman Empire at its peak, including sites of specific interest, the main provinces and settlements, with their Latin names, and some of the goods that were sent to Rome from all over the Empire. Dotted through the book are craft activities and recipes to have a go at. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out first-hand what it's like to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay a Roman game for children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse an abacus to help with your schoolwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste the unusual flavours of Roman snacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fictional enslaved child pops up throughout the book describing the sights, sounds, smells and emotions he experiences as he goes about his daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClaire Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehas been writing and editing for more than 20 years. Specializing in children's non-fiction, she has authored or co-authored many titles including \u003ci\u003eThe Power Book, The Birthday Almanac, A World of Gratitude\u003c\/i\u003e and various activity books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Great British Staycation Activity Book, Super Soccer Activity Book \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ethe Only in America Activity Book\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has previously worked for Ivy Press and Rough Guides and still loves travelling the world, learning about the history of other cultures. She lives with her family in Lewes, southern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth Hickson \u003c\/b\u003ehas worked in the print design industry since graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with an MA in printed textiles in 1996, first in New York and then London for a variety of different studios. She now works from her studio in the beautiful Stroud valleys designing for a variety of markets including kids, food illustration, maps, home décor and stationery. She also designs and produces a small range of prints and gifts for sale on Etsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.9 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389582557362,"sku":"9781787081260","price":20.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6KgFsqg8xH9781787081260.webp?v=1782914109","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/live-like-a-roman-discovering-the-secrets-of-ancient-rome-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}