As the Romans Did
A Sourcebook in Roman Social History
by Jo-Ann Shelton · first published 1988
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Revised to include new selections and updated bibliographical material, the second edition of this popular sourcebook offers a rich, revealing look at everyday Roman life. It provides clear, lively translations of a fascinating array of documents drawn from Latin and Greek source material -- from personal letters, farming manuals, medical texts, and recipes to poetry, graffiti, and tombstone inscriptions. Each selection has been translated into readable, contemporary English. This new edition includes over 50 additional selections which introduce new topics and expand coverage of existing topi
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…it's true that history is made by great people and great events, most people are not great and reading about the common people of the time is always fascinating. Ones I have read and enjoyed are: - As The Romans Did by Jo-Ann Shelton. This book tries to paint a picture of everyday life in the Roman Empire - History of Hadley by Sylvester Judd, Lucius Manlius Boltwood. Details the history of a small town in Massachusetts.
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