Adkins, Lesley
Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195123326
- author:
- Adkins, Lesley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 416
- Genre:
- World history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 56
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome provides a comprehensive overview of Roman rule from 8th century BC to 5th century AD. This authoritative guide covers a wide range of topics, including rulers, law and government, architecture, religions, personal names, literature, and leisure pursuits. With clear and organized content, the book combines archaeological and historical evidence to offer insights into the art, culture, and daily life of ancient Rome. Extensive bibliographies, photographs, and line drawings support the text, while maps illustrate the expansion and contraction of Roman territory over time. Suitable for anyone interested in Roman history or the classical period, this handbook offers a unique look at a civilization that had a lasting impact on Western Europe.
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