Rome : a sourcebook on the ancient city /
The ancient city of Rome was the site of daily activities as well as famous historical events. It was not merely a backdrop, but rather an active part of the experiences of its inhabitants, shaping their actions and infusing them with meaning. During each period in Rome's imperial history, her...
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| Language: | English |
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London :
New York : Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc,
2018.
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| Series: | Bloomsbury sources in ancient history.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Introducing the city of Rome
- The lived-in city
- The city at work and play : commerce and leisure
- The city by day and night
- Spectacle in the city
- Religion in the city : structures, spaces, and experiences
- The political city
- Urban infrastructure
- Victory and the city
- The city under siege : natural and man-made disasters
- Death and the city.