Daily Life in Ancient Rome

By Florence Dupont

Book Overview

This is a vivid and intimate account of everyday life in ancient Rome during the Republic, from the downfall of the kings in 509 BC to the seizure of power by Augustus in 27 BC. Drawing widely on rich contemporary sources, Florence Dupont recreates the public and private lives, rituals, actions, institutions, and religion of the Roman Republic.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0631178775
• ISBN13: 9780631178774
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Very Thorough, Easy to Read, all Encompassing

Probably the best and most enjoyable book I've read on the culture (cultivatis) of Rome. Covers Roman Clothing, Houses,War, everything. I could not put this book down.Absolutely loved it and will purchase it. Dupont does an excellent job in her details and research. Esoteric issues such as homosexuality are touched upon lightly but nonethelessinformative. Highly recommend!