{"product_id":"a-grand-tour-of-the-roman-empire-by-marcus-sidonius-falx-9781781255759","title":"A Grand Tour of the Roman Empire by Marcus Sidonius Falx","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTraveling east, Falx explores Athens, rural Asia, Luxor, and the Great Library of Alexandria. He provides practical advice on surviving travel, including pirates, shipwrecks, bedbugs, and lousy food. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Profile Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Times presents a captivating journey through the Roman Empire, led by Marcus Sidonius Falx and his amanuensis, Dr Jerry Toner. As our adventurers embark on their eastward expedition, they explore the vibrant cultural hub of Athens, venturing into the rural landscapes of Asia (or what we know today as Turkey). Along the way, they marvel at the ancient Luxor monuments in Roman Egypt and the awe-inspiring Great Library of Alexandria. Continuing their westward path, they traverse the fertile lands of Gaul (France) and cross the treacherous waters to Britannia, where they face the challenges and hardships of provincial life. Falx, with his extensive knowledge and practical experience, offers invaluable advice on navigating the perils of travel, ranging from encounters with pirates and shipwrecks to pesky bedbugs and subpar cuisine. Despite his scholarly demeanor, Falx's accounts make readers feel as if they have personally witnessed the grandeur and complexities of the Roman Empire. This captivating tale is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient civilizations and the enduring power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 478g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 145 x 224 x 30 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781781255759\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. JerryToner","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44101591335162,"sku":"9781781255759","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646281753136_book.jpg?v=1646938246","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-grand-tour-of-the-roman-empire-by-marcus-sidonius-falx-9781781255759","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}