Daily Life in Ancient Rome

Name: Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781585107957
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A Sourcebook

By Brian K. Harvey

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Daily Life in Ancient Rome by Brian K. Harvey offers a rich sourcebook comprising 350 passages, more than half of which are Latin inscriptions from across the Roman Empire. Through accurate and elegant translations, the book conveys the private values and everyday behaviours of Romans. Harvey provides succinct yet reliable introductions to each selection, making it an invaluable resource that captures the essence of Roman life for readers.
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Suitable for undergraduates studying Roman history and culture, educators, and general readers seeking an authentic and comprehensive look at daily life in Ancient Rome.

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One really must admire Harvey's achievement in this sourcebook. With just 350 passages (more than half of them consisting of Latin inscriptions, from all over Rome's empire), Harvey manages to give his readers a real sense of Roman private values and behaviours. His translations of the original texts are superb—both accurate and elegant. And he contextualises his chosen passages with a series of remarkably economical but solidly reliable introductions. In a word, Harvey's sourcebook strikes me as the best now available for a single-semester undergraduate course.

Daily Life in Ancient Rome by Brian K. Harvey is a highly praised work, with T. Corey Brennan from Rutgers University—New Brunswick acknowledging its excellence.

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Praised for its clarity and scholarly rigour, the book is noted for surpassing competing texts in quality. Reviews highlight Harvey's encyclopaedic knowledge of inscriptions and his ability to contextualise sources historically. The inclusion of original photographs adds a unique dimension, enriching understanding. Ideal for students and interested non-professionals alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781585107957

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Illustration: 46

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 296

Collections

Ancient & Classical History Brian K. Harvey Education & Reference European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Brian K. Harvey is Associate Professor of Classics, Kent State University.