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Daily life of the ancient Romans / David Matz.
Penn Museum Library DG78 .M385 2002
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Matz, David.
- Series:
- Greenwood Press "Daily life through history" series 1080-4749
- The Greenwood Press "Daily life through history" series, 1080-4749
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Rome--Social life and customs.
- Rome.
- Rome (Empire).
- Manners and customs.
- Rome--Civilization.
- Civilization.
- Physical Description:
- xxi, 164 pages, 25 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2002.
- Summary:
- Discover the ins and outs of daily life in Ancient Rome through the eyes of the Romans themselves.
- Contents:
- 1. Education 1
- 2. Slavery 13
- 3. Food and Dining 23
- 4. Housing 35
- 5. Travel 49
- 6. Politics 59
- 7. Family Life 71
- 8. Holidays and Leisure Activities 83
- 9. Sports and Amusements 97
- 10. Religion 127
- 11. Retirement 133
- Appendix Roman Authors 141.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (page [155]) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0313303266
- OCLC:
- 45750320
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