Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans - Paperback
by Garrett Ryan
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Availability:In StockContributor:Garrett RyanTheme:Chronological Period/Ancient (To 499 A.D.), Cultural Region/Greece, Cultural Region/ItalyPublish date:2021-09-01Pages:288
Language:EnglishPublisher:Prometheus BooksISBN-13:9781633887022ISBN-10:1633887022UPC:9781633887022Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Ancient, AnthropologyBook Topic:Rome, Cultural & Social, GreeceSize:8.52 x 5.59 x 0.84 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCGWS28XYM
Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans
Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery?
In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on...
Theme: Chronological Period/Ancient (To 499 A.D.), Cultural Region/Greece, Cultural Region/Italy
Language:EnglishPublisher:Prometheus BooksISBN-13:9781633887022ISBN-10:1633887022UPC:9781633887022Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Ancient, AnthropologyBook Topic:Rome, Cultural & Social, GreeceSize:8.52 x 5.59 x 0.84 inchesWeight:0.318Product ID:SCGWS28XYM
Garrett Ryan earned his PhD in Greek and Roman History from the University of Michigan. Besides teaching at several universities and authoring a series of academic works, he has brought ancient history to life for hundreds of thousands of readers through his contributions to online forums and his website toldinstone.com. He lives in Chicago.
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