An edition of The Roman empire
(2008)
The Roman empire
Rome and its environs
2008 ed.
by Ray Laurence
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A history of ancient Roman civilization written as a travel guidebook contemporary with the time.
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The Roman empire: Rome and its environs
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The Roman empire: Rome and its environs
2008, New Burlington Books
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Table of Contents
A concise background. History : from foundation to republic ; History : the Roman Republic ; History : from Julius Caesar to Caesar Augustus ; History : the modern empire ; Politics : the empire today ; People : the population of Rome ; Religion : new versus old ; Domestic life : the role of the family ; Agriculture and industry : trade in the empire ; Warfare and the army
The City of Rome. The largest city on Earth ; An overview of the city ; The historic center ; The imperial fora ; The Palatine Hill and the Emperor's Palace ; From the Colosseum to the Circus Maximus ; The Campus Martius ; Authentic Rome : the suburba ; The north and east of the city ; The south of the city ; The river port, Trastevere, and the Janiculum
Surrounding areas. The lands of the Latins ; The port of Rome ; Ostia and the coast ; The Alban Hills and the lakes south of Rome ; Etruria ; The Sabrina ; To the Bay of Neapolis and back ; The Bay of Neapolis ; Northern Italy ; Sea voyages from Rome
Entertainment on a budget. Festivals ; A day at the races ; Gladitorial combats and beast hunts ; Aquatic entertainment ; Baths and spas ; Theaters ; Eating and drinking ; Sex, and the brothels of Rome
Practical considerations. How to get there ; Getting around ; Accommodation ; Customs and manners ; Clothing and dress ; Food and drink ; Money, weights, and measures ; Shopping ; Postage and communications ; If you are ill ; Crime and the law
References and resources. Rulers of Rome ; Language, literature, and recommended reading ; The alphabet and Roman numerals ; Useful terms and phrases ; Notes for the modern reader.
Edition Notes
"Rome and its environs in the year 300 CE--Dust jacket.
Originally published: Newton Abbot [England] : David & Charles, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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