title: Fodor's Exploring Rome, 5th Edition (Exploring Guides)
author: Fodor's
description: <br /><b><i>"Authoritatively written and superbly presented...Worthy reading before, during, or after a trip."</i></b> -- Philadelphia Inquirer <br /><br /><b><i>"Absolutely gorgeous. Fun, colorful, and sophisticated."</i></b><i> </i>-- Chicago Tribune<br /><br />Fodor's Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos, essays on culture and history, descriptions of sights, and practical information. Full-color photos make these great guides to buy if you're still planning your itinerary (let the photos help you choose!) and they are perfect companions to general guidebooks, like Fodor's Gold Guides.<br /><br /><b>What to See</b> <br /><br />Extraordinary coverage of history and culture <br />Itineraries, walks and excursions, on and off the beaten path <br />Architecture and art<br /><br /><b>Where to Stay</b> <br /><br />Quick tips in every price range<br /><br /><b>Where to Eat</b> <br /><br />Savvy picks for all budgets<br /><br /><b>The Basics</b> <br /><br />Getting there and getting around <br />When to go &amp; what to pack<br /><br />
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  [Start Reading](003.html#a12)
  
  
  [About this Book](112.html#a264)
  
  
  [About the Author](116.html#a290)
  
  
  [Reviews](113.html#a265)
  
  
  [About Masters of Rome](114.html#a268)
  
  
  [Also by Colleen McCullough](115.html#a280)
  
  
  [Table of Contents](119.html#a303)
  
  
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  For
  
  
  Frank Esposito
  
  
  with love, thanks,
  
  
  admiration and respect
  
  
  A note to the reader: to shed light on the world of ancient Rome, several maps
  and illustrations have been included throughout this book. Their locations are
  noted [here](005.html#a20). A list of the main characters can be found
  [here](008.html#a54). An author’s note appears [here](097.html#a237). If you
  would like to know more about the historical background of The Grass Crown,
  [click here](098.html#a239) for a list of the consuls holding office during
  this period or [click here](099.html#a244) for a glossary expl