Some Roman generals would execute their own sons if they were disobedient and a favourite Roman sauce, liquamen, was made from rotten fish.

This book is a lively history of the Romans in Britain, focusing on bizarre and unusual details.

All the main facts about Roman life are covered and placed in context of the workings of the Roman Empire - its armies, systems of government, entertainment, buildings and religious beliefs - with quirky footnotes, fascinating facts, spoof tests and cartoon-style illustrations.