num_pages: 492
description: An anthology of translations from Latin and Greek source materials, As the Romans Did offers a revealing look at everyday Roman life, providing clear, lively translations of a fascinating array of documents--from personal letters, farming manuals, medical texts, and recipes, to poetry,graffiti, and tombstone inscriptions. Each selection is newly translated into readable, contemporary English and fully annotated to give necessary historical and cultural background. In addition, the book includes abundant biographical notes, maps, appendices, and cross-references to relatedtopics, as well as an extensive bibliography, providing students with substantial background material to broaden their understanding of the selections. Arranged thematically into chapters on family life, housing, education, entertainment, religion, and other important topics, the translationsreveal the ambitions and aspirations not only of the upper class, but of the average Roman citizen as well; they tell not only of the success and failure of Rome's grandiose imperialist policies, but also of the pleasures and hardships of everyday life.
language: English
title: As the Romans Did: A Sourcebook in Roman Social History
titlecomplete: As the Romans Did: A Sourcebook in Roman Social History
characters: Augustus
genres: Reference, Nonfiction, School, Ancient, Ancient History, Classics, College, Classical Studies, Textbooks, History
ratings_count: 394
publisher: Oxford University Press