The Real Ancient Rome. Myths and Truth About the Eternal City

Did the Romans have the right to kill their children and wives? Did they constantly torment and torture slaves, starving them? Did they love gladiator fights and bacchanals? Did they bury Vestal priestesses alive? Did the Romans always wear a toga, live in luxury, and stuff themselves with delicacies? Many myths surround the history of Ancient Rome. What of this is true, and how was it really? This book tells you about it. Each chapter is devoted to a common myth about Ancient Rome. The author does not set out to tell you everything about Ancient Rome—it wouldn’t be enough for even ten volumes. This is only a slightly opened curtain into that unimaginably complex and intriguing world that was Ancient Rome. The book will suit readers who are not very familiar with ancient history, but even those who have long been interested in the topic will surely find something interesting here.