The Rotten Romans (Horrible Histories)
By Terry Deary and Nick Baker
What did Romans wear under armour—and why did some rich citizens make themselves sick?
Genres
What is The Rotten Romans (Horrible Histories) about?
Take a disgusting journey through the world of Ancient Rome, where emperors behaved badly, gladiators fought for their lives and Roman doctors could do more harm than good. Discover what soldiers wore under their armour, how people kept clean, why rich Romans used vomitoriums and how Romans tried to predict the future with dead chickens. Packed with gruesome facts, witty jokes, quizzes and lively illustrations, this Horrible Histories book reveals the revolting side of Roman life.
About the author
Terry Deary is a British author best known for writing the funny and fascinating Horrible Histories books. He loves making history exciting by sharing weird and wonderful facts about the past. Terry’s clever stories and jokes help children learn and laugh at the same time, making reading about history lots of fun!
Pages
200 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2003
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