Welcome to the greatest city in the world. The majestic, monumental, sometimes decadent imperial city of Rome! Here is an informative and entertaining guide to everything that any tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Rome in AD 200. You need only pack your imagination; this guide provides the rest, describing all the best places to stay and shop, what to do, and what to avoid. Brought to life using the writings of those who actually lived there, and the latest archaeological evidence to reconstruct Rome at the pinnacle of greatness, this highly original, witty book will appeal to tourists, armchair travellers and history buffs.