23/04/2020
When I was a teenager at school we still had to study Latin. I think here is when I developed a love for Rome: because I loved Latin! Latin was kind of a time machine that could put us through people who had lived thousands of years before us. With this book I’ve tried to share this love with my grandchildren and now, hopefully, with my English speaking friends. Why another Rome guide book? Because most times when I leaf through other guide books I see that they provide you with statements as if they certainly have an historical consistency: Rome was founded on April 21st, 753 bc! Romulus was the first King of Rome! Saint Peter is buried in the Vatican under the main altar of his Basilica! When this happens my hair stand on end! In my book I’ve tried to supply my grandchildren and my other readers a key to look to things with wide opened eyes. Its first name is: curiosity and its last name: research! Who said something? Why? Did he said everything or did he hide something? Which sources is he basing on? Are these political/religious opinions or facts? As you’ll read it in the book my two most common statements are: Bravi, when you don’t understand something ask, pose questions! And then: may be yes, may be not! Don’t take anything for granted!
The book develops like a walk through the Eternal City, talking, having fun, answering questions and it's enriched by some very nice drawings and pictures
Enjoy the reading!
