How to survive in ancient Rome / L J Trafford.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Trafford, L. J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civilization.

Manners and customs.

Rome--Social life and customs.

Rome.

Rome (Empire).

Rome--Civilization.

Physical Description:

xxxiv, 147 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England ; Havertown, PA, USA : Pen & Sword History, 2020.

Summary:

The ex-pat's essential self-help guide to living in ancient Rome. Imagine you were transported back in time to ancient Rome and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? Where would you go to have your hair done? Who would you go to if you got ill, or if you were mugged in the street? All these questions, and many more, will be answered in this new how-to guide for time travelers. Part self-help guide, part survival guide, this lively and engaging book will help the reader deal with the many problems and new experiences that they will face, and also help them to thrive in this strange new environment.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Social Structure

What is the social structure in ancient Rome?

Senatorial Rank

Equestrians

How rich is rich?

Freedmen

Slaves and Women

Infamia

What else do I need to know about Roman social classes?

What's the difference between a citizen and a non-citizen?

Are there any conflicts between Roman social classes? Do those at the bottom ever rebel?

What are the duties of a client?

How does a client benefit?

Amicitia

ch. 2 Family

What does a Roman family look like, and how is it different to modern families?

What kind of powers does the pater familias have?

What is the situation for women in Ancient Rome?

How to survive being a woman in Ancient Rome

How are slaves treated?

Will I own a slave?

What about children?

How are children educated?

What if I don't want children, how can I prevent having them?

Did the Romans have pets? Are they considered part of the family too?

ch. 3 Clothing

What kinds of clothes would I wear?

Men

Women

My Beauty Routine: Hortensia

What do children wear?

How will I wash my clothes?

ch. 4 Accommodation

What sort of accommodation does Rome offer?

What should I consider when choosing an apartment?

Fire and building collapses

What are the homes of the rich like?

The emperor's holiday house

ch. 5 Shopping

Where can I buy food and other items?

Best buys

Buying slaves

ch. 6 Food and Diet

What kind of food did the Romans have access to?

Apicius' Cookbook

What did the poor eat?

What do wealthy Romans eat?

How to secure a dinner party invitation

What should I expect at a dinner party?

What kind of food will be served?

What kinds of entertainments do dinner party hosts treat their guests to?

What makes a bad dinner party?

What do Romans drink?

ch. 7 Entertainment

Will I get much leisure time?

The Games

The Flavian Amphitheatre

What can I expect to see at the Games?

Chariot Racing

The Charioteering Emperor

Theatre

Gambling

The Baths

Where can I find a bathhouse?

What should I expect when I go to the baths?

Anything I need to be aware of when going to the baths?

ch. 8 Health and Medicine

What diseases would I be most vulnerable to?

Imperial illnesses

Is there anything I can do to prevent illnesses?

What should I do if I do fall ill?

What to look for in a doctor

What to expect from a trip to the doctors

If I fall ill, what treatment will my doctor prescribe?

Eating your way to health

What about pain relief if I get sick? Is there anything I can take to relieve it?

ch. 9 Work

What kinds of jobs are available in Ancient Rome?

Being Nero

Court poet

Being an oddity

Legacy hunter

Do women work? What types of jobs do they do?

ch. 10 Warfare

Who can join the army?

What are the benefits of enlisting in the army?

What are the downsides of enlisting in the army?

How much fighting will I do?

How do Romans fight?

Punishment

ch. 11 Religion and Beliefs

What is the religion of Rome?

What gods are available to worship?

That's rather a lot of gods, where shall I start?

The imperial cult

How do I go about pleasing the gods?

How do I know if the gods are unhappy?

Are there any specific religious holidays?

Festivals worth attending

Are there any other religions in Rome?

Death of a vestal

ch. 12 Law and Order

How likely am I to be a victim of crime?

How is Rome policed?

What should I do if I am the victim of a crime?

Upsetting the emperor

How do I make sure the guilty is suitably punished?

What kinds of punishments are available for those found guilty of a crime?

Punishments for the elite

ch. 13 Politics

How can I be involved in politics?

How do I vote?

If I don't have a vote can I still be involved in politics?

If I'm unhappy with an official what can I do about it?

Political violence.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781526757869

1526757869

OCLC:

1190827237

Publisher Number:

99987264077