Starting from an ordinary morning in 115 AD, Alberto Angela leads readers on an extraordinary adventure in the city of ancient Rome. At this time the Roman Empire was at the peak of its power. Rome, the imperial capital, is truly a cosmopolitan city. From the gorgeous Domus to the crowded apartment buildings, from the noisy Roman market to the magnificent baths of the imperial capital, the quarrels in the Basilica, the desperate fight in the Colosseum, the drinking parties, games, customs, taboos and even secret sexual activities of the Romans are all presented in the author's writing.
Reader comments
This book is like a trip through time! The author Alberto Angela takes us through the daily life of ancient Rome with vivid writing. The various details presented in the book, such as the noise of the Roman market and the grandeur of the baths, made me feel as if I was actually there. "In Rome, everyone is an actor", this sentence is really a wonderful summary of Roman life! Highly recommended!
This book is like a trip through time! The author Alberto Angela takes us through the daily life of ancient Rome with vivid writing. The various details presented in the book, such as the noise of the Roman market and the grandeur of the baths, made me feel as if I was actually there. "In Rome, everyone is an actor", this sentence is really a wonderful summary of Roman life! Highly recommended!