簡介
This book, now available in paperback, concerns the everyday private and public lives of the citizens of ancient Rome. Drawing on a broad selection of contemporary sources, the author examines the institutions, actions and rituals of day to day life.
目錄
Foreword. Part I: The City and its People:.
1. Naming and Honour.
2. Wealth and Opulence.
3. Freedom.
Part II: Places and Lives: .
4. The Organization of Roman Space.
5. Roman Houses.
6. The Family.
7. The Army.
8. Living in Rome.
9. Political Life in the City.
Part III: Time and Action: .
10. Time and the Romans.
11. Measuring Time.
12. The Roman Calendar and Festivities.
13. The Ages of Man.
Part IV: The Roman Body:.
14. People and Bodies.
15. Clothing, Finery and Bathing.
16. Food, Banqueting and the Pleasures of the Evening.
Conclusion.
Notes.
List of Important.
Bibliography.
Index.
