Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Title details for A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum by Emma Southon - Wait list

A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

by Emma Southon
ebook
Read a sample Read a sample
CSI: Ancient Rome – discover what everyday killings tell us about the Roman Empire and its people

'A brilliant idea, brilliantly executed.' Tom Holland, co-host of The Rest is History

In Ancient Rome all the best stories have one thing in common – murder. Romulus killed Remus to found the city, Caesar was assassinated to save the Republic, Caligula was butchered in the theatre, Claudius was poisoned at dinner.

But what did killing really mean in a city where gladiators fought to the death to sate a crowd? Emma Southon examines real-life homicides from Roman history to take us inside Ancient Rome's unique culture of crime and punishment, and show us how the Romans viewed life, death, and what it means to be human.

'Those left cold by the sober tones of scholarship will find this voice liberating and intoxicating. Its energy is boundless and its range immense.' Wall Street Journal

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 17, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781786078384

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781786078384
      • File size: 2092 KB

  • Accessibility

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    Loading
    Loading

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English