The Bloody Funny History of Rome 2 World Conquest Book

THE BLOODY FUNNY HISTORY OF ROME 2 WORLD CONQUEST. 236 PHOTOS, MAPS, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND CARTOONS. This hilarious book carries the reader on a first-class sedan tour of Roman history, from the conquests of Alexander the Great which created the Hellenistic world inherited by Rome, to the invading elephant herds of Hannibal and the battles for world domination culminating in extravagant debauchery, decadent luxury and undreamed of wealth - and the funny thing is it's all true! The easy narrative leaves the casual reader laughing as they learn, while the treasure trove of obscure gems will dazzle even jaded historical experts. If your ancient Greek slave reads you only one book on Rome - this should be it! "Witty and irreverent, but well-informed, I can well imagine its taking on a cult status with educated readers (especially with university students) fond of a good joke." W. Jeffrey Tatum, Professor of Classics, Florida State University. "Readers can expect much that is clever in combination with the odd gross moment. You'll quite literally find sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll within these pages, but students of Roman history will recognize the depth of Clark's knowledge. Hannibal's Drinking Song is a stand-out!" Tom Stevenson, Professor of Classics and Ancient History, University of Queensland. "A heady mix of schoolboy history and Pythonesque humor. Seemingly, Clark is able to present every amusing anecdote from the entire Loeb Classical Library." James Grout, Encyclopaedia Romana. "Clark has a knack for bringing the obscure, bizarre, and deliciously titillating corners of Rome into full light. Bloody Funny? Bloody brilliant, I say!" Jeffery B. Knapp, Associate Professor of Humanities and Latin, Tallahassee Community College.Read More