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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!

by John Malam, David Salariya · 2000

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Think again! This delightful series brings something unusual to the study of history: humor. You Wouldn't Want to... revels in the darker side of life in ancient times. The reader is on center stage as he or she gets a tour through life as a slave, warrior, explorer — even a mummy! Hilarious illustrations, captions, and sidebars leave no doubt that you simply wouldn't want to be there.

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Setting
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Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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