24 Hours in Ancient Rome: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

Written by Philip Matyszak

Narrated by Michael Page

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, bestselling 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: May 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781705218228

Philip Matyszak

Dr Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford, and is the author of a number of acclaimed books on the ancient world, including 24 Hours in Ancient Athens and 24 Hours in Ancient Rome, published by Michael O'Mara Books, which have been translated into over fifteen languages. He currently works as a tutor for Madingley Hall Institute of Continuing Education at the University of Cambridge, teaching a course on Ancient Rome. He lives in British Columbia, Canada.

Reviews for 24 Hours in Ancient Rome

[Tacitus Lector · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Cleverly done. Although fictitious scenarios, they're all accompanied by historical explanations and quite a bit of primary source quotations.

[Jose Diaz-Nunez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A well-executed, fun concept to touch on the fascinating history of ancient Rome