Life and Leisure in Ancient Rome (Phoenix Press Daily Life)

by J.P.V.D. Balsdon
Life and Leisure in Ancient Rome (Phoenix Press Daily Life)  
published 2002 by Phoenix Press
binding Paperback
isbn 1842125931   (isbn13: 9781842125939)
pages 464
description How did average Romans live out each year, conduct their family life, rear and educate their children? What about slaves in the household? How did peo...more
date added
02-17-07



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Steve
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10/23/07

Read in August, 2007
This is a really thoroughly researched and scholarly book -- a bit dry in sections but an excellent comprehensive overview of what it meant to live in the Roman world. Some parts were rather complex in addition to being dry, like the calendar explanation that went on for pages, but it's all in aid of conveying a clear view of the subject. I enjoyed it, but I am partial to learning more about all things Roman of late.
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Lena
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07/30/07

recommends it for: People interested in Ancient Rome
Very interesting book about Ancient Rome, organized by topic.
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Lucas
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01/30/08

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Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in November, 2007
Just bought.

Will be done in 2009
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