Roman Social History A Sourcebook |
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| Editor:
| Parkin, Tim
Pomeroy, Arthur |
| Series title: | Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-203-96084-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2007 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $48.95 |
Book Description:
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This Sourcebook contains a comprehensive collection of sources on the topic of the social history of the Roman world during the late Republic and the first two centuries AD.
Designed to form the basis for courses in Roman social history, this excellent resource covers original translationsnbsp;from sources such as inscriptions, papyri, and legal texts. Topics include:
- social inequality and class
- games, gladiators and attitudes to violence
- the role of...
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This Sourcebook contains a comprehensive collection of sources on the topic of the social history of the Roman world during the late Republic and the first two centuries AD.
Designed to form the basis for courses in Roman social history, this excellent resource covers original translationsnbsp;from sources such as inscriptions, papyri, and legal texts. Topics include:
- social inequality and class
- games, gladiators and attitudes to violence
- the role of slaves in Roman society
- economy and taxation
- the Roman legal system
- the Roman family and gender roles.
Including extensive explanatory notes, maps and bibliographies, this Sourcebook is the ideal resource for all students and teachers embarking on a course in Roman social history.