"Grammar of the Ancient World"

Grammar of the Ancient World (Dominic Rathbone)

Not literally grammar, what the title refers to is the everyday life of ancient civilizations: What they ate, the kind of furniture they used, the kind of jobs normal people had. All the stuff that normally stays off-camera when reading books about ancient civilization is here, although whether or not you'll find it interesting is another story. Here's a good test: If you find the fact that Egyptians didn't use pillows when sleeping, but instead had carved wooden semicircular head-rests interesting, this is probably a good book for you to read. If you meet this news with yawns or cries of "Who cares?" it's probably better to take a pass. (Makes a good bathroom book, if you are interested.)

History Nerd Grade: B
Non-History Nerd Grade: F