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Daily Life in Ancient Rome - The People and the City at the Height of the Empire
Hardcover
AnthropologyArchaeologyAncient Rome
ISBN13: 9781443729826
Publisher: Carcopino Press
Published: Nov 4 2008
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.39
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Step back in time to the bustling heart of the Roman Empire with Jerome Carcopino's Daily Life in Ancient Rome. This classic work offers an unparalleled glimpse into the intricacies of Roman society at its zenith, vividly detailing the lives of emperors, senators, merchants, and the enslaved alike. Carcopino meticulously reconstructs the rhythms of daily existence, from the morning rituals in Roman homes to the clamor of the Forum, the spectacles of the Colosseum, and the complexities of urban planning. Discover the food they ate, the clothes they wore, their legal systems, religious practices, and the challenges of living in one of history's most powerful cities. Essential reading for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the human experience in antiquity, this book brings the Eternal City and its inhabitants to vibrant life.
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