An old adage speaks of the grandeur that was Rome. That grandeur is captured in amazing, well-documented detail in this unusual volume, which takes the form of a travel guide written in AD 143, when the Roman Empire was at its height of size and prosperity. Included are the city's...
This informative volume, written for young readers, examines some of the more basic and important aspects of ancient Roman life, including the makeup of the family; the houses inhabited by both rich and poor; major occupations and kinds of workers; education; religious worship;...