Description
Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have conspiracy theories? Did they come close to an industrial revolution? Did they drink beer?
In a series of fast-paced essays, Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines answers 40 questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel ToldinStone. As in Dr. Ryan's previous book - Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants - the emphasis is on the fascinating details of daily life in the classical world.
Discover the answers to:
Did the ancient Greeks and Romans have tattoos?
Did they practice Buddhism?
Did they know when the Pyramids were built?
Did a tsunami inspire the Story of Atlantis?
How deadly was the eruption that destroyed Pompeii?
What was it like to live through the fall of the Roman Empire?
Why are ancient cities buried?
What happened to the treasures of the Roman emperors?
How much was lost when the Library of Alexandria burned?
ASIN: 1633888932
VSKU: BVV.1633888932.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ryan, Garrett
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 1633888932
VSKU: BVV.1633888932.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ryan, Garrett
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.