Synopses & Reviews
Do you think life as a Roman gladiator was romantic and exciting? Think again! This delightful new 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.
Sure it sounds good. Adventure, glory, fame. Then next thing you know your ship's stuck on an ice floe, floats aimlessly for months, gets smashed by ice, and you get swept out to sea.