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Roman Life

by Johnston, Mary
Additional authors: Ed. -- Cooper, Eleanore H.
Published by : Scott, Foresman and Company (Chicago) Physical details: 478 p. Year: 1957
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900 - 999 937 Joh (Browse shelf) Available Gift 32976

Includes Bibliography and Index

Gifts of archaeology -- Days in ancient Rome -- The Roman way of life -- Life in Roman towns -- Life in the country -- Roman houses -- Interior decoration -- Roman families -- Roman names -- Marriage customs and Roman women -- Roman children -- Education -- Slavery -- Clientes and hospites -- Clothing of men and boys -- Clothing of women and girls -- Roman food -- Meals of the day -- Games, exercise, and baths -- Theaters and plays -- Circuses and races -- Amphitheaters and gladiators -- Travel and correspondence -- Books and libraries -- Roads, aqueducts, and sewers -- Roman religion -- The Romans and their dead.

A full account of the life of the ancient Romans even to books, libraries, roads and burial customs.

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