Description
Revised to include new selections and updated bibliographical material, the second edition of this popular sourcebook offers a rich, revealing look at everyday Roman life. It provides clear, lively translations of a fascinating array of documents drawn from Latin and Greek source material--from personal letters, farming manuals, medical texts, and recipes to poetry, graffiti, and tombstone inscriptions. Each selection has been translated into readable, contemporary English.
Key Features:
- Over 50 additional selections introducing new topics and expanding coverage.
- Revised commentary reflecting recent scholarship.
- Extensive annotations, biographical notes, maps, appendices, and cross-references.
- Newly-updated bibliography for historical and cultural background.
- Thematic arrangement into chapters on family life, housing, education, entertainment, religion, and other important topics.
- Reveals the ambitions and aspirations of both upper-class Romans and average citizens.
- Details the successes and failures of Romes imperialist policies, and the pleasures and hardships of everyday life.
- Ideal for courses in Ancient Roman History, Social History of Rome, Roman Civilization, and Classics.
- Appeals to readers interested in ancient history.