Steve's review
Life and Leisure in Ancient Rome (Phoenix Press Daily Life) by J.P.V.D. Balsdon
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.
