Shelton, Jo-Ann.

As the Romans did : a sourcebook in Roman social history / Jo-Ann Shelton. - 2nd ed. - New York : Oxford University Press, 1998. - xxv, 483 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 457-467) and index.

Introduction -- The structure of Roman society -- Families -- Marriage -- Housing and city life -- Domestic and personal concerns -- Education -- Occupations -- Slaves -- Freedmen and freedwomen -- Government and politics -- The Roman army -- The provinces -- Women in Roman society -- Leisure and entertainment -- Religion and philosophy.

Describes daily life in Rome, discussing marriage, education, occupations, and entertainment.

0195089731 (cloth : acid--free paper) 9780195089738 (cloth : acid--free paper) 019508974X (pbk. : acid-free paper) 9780195089745 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

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Social structure--Rome.
Social history--To 500.


Rome--Social conditions.

HN 10 .R7 / S45 1998