Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona, A Young Slave (Historica

ISBN: 0763670537

Author: Platt, Richard

Condition: new

"Like Platts previous diaries about castles, pirates, and ancient Egypt, this offers an accessible introduction to history." - BooklistIliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead to Rome, but when she is captured by pirates and auctioned off as a slave, thats where she lands. Readers are invited to view the wonders of Rome through Ilionas eyes-the luxury, the excess, and the politics.Back matter includes notes for the reader, a glossary, an index, and sources.