Daily Life in Ancient Rome

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From Library Journal Dupont has written a fascinating study of Roman society during the Republic (509-27 B.C.). She examines the political, legal, and economic divisions in society and Roman ideas of space and time, religion, family relations, and philosophy of self. The Roman citizen's concept of honor and self depended totally on externals--how he carried out his civic duties and how others viewed him (not unlike the Japanese). While histories of Rome abound, nothing quite like Dupont's study exists in most public library systems. She has based her findings almost solely on primary sources and quotes liberally from them, especially Livy, Plutarch, Cato, Horace, and Cicero. The tone is scholarly, but this translation from the French is lively and enjoyable for a more general audience. Recommended for academic and large public libraries and wherever ancient history is still considered important.-Katharine L. Kan, Aiea P.L., HawaiiCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: French Read more

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Product Details:

• Hardcover: 314 pages
• Publisher: Blackwell Pub (January 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0631178775
• ISBN-13: 74
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

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