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This spoof travel guide covers all aspects of Ancient Roman life, from how Romans farmed and what they ate to Roman gods and how they were worshipped. With humorous cartoon illustrations, fact boxes and timelines, plus a guide to the best villas and markets. Contents and index pages are included, plus internet links to help children find out more.
Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.
Visit Usborne Quicklinks for links to websites where you can travel back in time and explore life in ancient Rome with videos, interactive maps and more.