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Book SynopsisThe 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 emperors also used the city as a canvas to be painted on, transforming it according to their own ideals or ambitions. Rather than being organized by sites or monuments,
Rome: A Sourcebook on the Ancient City is divided into thematic chapters. At the intersection of topography and socio-cultural history, this volume examines the cultural and social significance of the sites of ancient Rome from the end of the Republic in the age of Cicero and Julius Caesar, to the end of the fourth century. Drawing on literary and historical sources, this is not simply a tour of the baths and taverns, the amphitheatres and temples of ancient Rome, but rather a journey through the city that is fully integra
Trade Review[A] very useful and stimulating collection of sources ... One might, with a little hyperbole, say all Roman life is here. * Classics for All *
Table of ContentsList of figures Acknowledgments Maps Chronology of Rome's rulers Introduction Chapter 1: Introducing the city of Rome Chapter 2: The 'lived-in' city Chapter 3: The city at work and play Chapter 4: The city by day and night Chapter 5: Spectacles in the city Chapter 6: Religion in the city Chapter 7: The political city Chapter 8: Urban infrastructure Chapter 9: Victory and the city Chapter 10: The city under siege Chapter 11: Death and the city Bibliography Index
