Pagan Holiday - On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists (Paperback)

The ancient Romans were responsible for many remarkable achievements—Roman numerals, straight roads—but one of their lesser-known contributions was the creation of the tourist industry. The first people in history to enjoy safe and easy travel, Romans embarked on the original Grand Tour, journeying from the lost city of Troy to the Acropolis, from the Colossus at Rhodes to Egypt, for the obligatory Nile cruise to the very edge of the empire. And, as Tony Perrottet discovers, the popularity of this route has only increased with time.

Intrigued by the possibility of re-creating the tour, Perrottet, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend, sets off to discover life as an ancient Roman. The result is this lively blend of fascinating historical anecdotes and hilarious personal encounters, interspersed with irreverent and often eerily prescient quotes from the ancients—a vivid portrait of the Roman Empire in all its complexity and wonder.

General

Imprint:	Random House
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2003
First published:	April 2003
Authors:	Tony Perrottet
Dimensions:	203 x 130 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-0-375-75639-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > General Promotions
LSN:	0-375-75639-6
Barcode:	9780375756399

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