Download or read book The Totally Gross History of Ancient Rome written by Jeremy Klar and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the ancient Romans continue to be regarded as highly civilized, there are aspects of ancient Roman life, including the foods that they ate (dormice were a delicacy) and their leisure activities (such as the notorious gladiatorial fights to the death), that seem strange and repellent to us today. This high-interest history book makes use of kids’ fascination with the disgusting to appeal to young readers who might not be as interested in a more straightforward history title. In its own unorthodox manner, the volume covers Roman culture, food, hygiene, medicine, religion, and military might, offering readers a comprehensive—if sometimes stomach-turning—view of ancient Roman life.