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Learn all about those despicable Romans in this issue of Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans! Summary of the Book The Romans were a funny lot. They were constantly at each other’s throats and they involved themselves in some very shady deals. When in Rome, don’t trust a Roman. After all, you can’t turn your back on them without having to quote Caesar. Also, when in Rome, you’ll learn many things, mainly about the crazy things the Romans were up to in Gaul, trying to give it an overhaul. If you’ve wanted to have tea with Caligula, or watch the chariot races in the Colosseum with Sulla, this is definitely the book for you! It’s full of facts, trivia, and more! About the Authors Tom Deary is a British writer known for writing over 200 children’s books. He has also worked on the Truly Terrible Tales series, the Master Crook’s Crime Academy series and The Fire Thief series. Martin Brown is an Australian illustrator and cartoonist. He is known for his work on the Horrible Histories books. He is currently based in Shapwick, Dorset, England. Related Books in the Series Discover why the Greeks got with the program far better than their Roman friends in Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks!