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Although Most Romans Lived Outside Urban Centers, The Core Of Roman Civilization Lay In Its Cities. Throughout The Empire These Citiesmodeled As They Were After Romewere Strikingly Alike. In Gregory Aldretes Exhaustive Account, Readers Can Peer Into The Inner Workings Of Daily Life In Ancient Rome And Examine The History, Infrastructure, Government, And Economy Of Rome; Its Emperors; And Its Inhabitantstheir Life And Death, Dangers And Pleasures, Entertainment, And Religion.Aldrete Also Shows How Roman Cities Differed. To Accomplish This Comparison, In Addition To Rome, He Explores Ostia, An Industrial Port Town, And Pompeii, The Doomed Playground Of The Rich. Daily Life In The Roman City Includes A Chronology, Maps, Numerous Illustrations, Useful Appendices (On Names, The Roman Calendar, Clothing And Appearance, And Construction Techniques), A Bibliography, And An Index.This Volume Is Ideal For High School And College Students And For Others Wishing To Examine The Realities Of Life In Ancient Rome.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Daily Life in the Roman City'? A: The book explores the daily life in ancient Roman cities, particularly Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia, examining their history, infrastructure, government, economy, and the daily experiences of their inhabitants.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Daily Life in the Roman City' is Gregory Aldrete.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: When was 'Daily Life in the Roman City' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is ideal for high school and college students, as well as anyone interested in understanding the realities of life in ancient Rome.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or maps? A: Yes, 'Daily Life in the Roman City' includes numerous illustrations and maps to help visualize the content.
- Q: What additional resources are provided in the book? A: The book includes a chronology, useful appendices on various topics, a bibliography, and an index.
- Q: What are the key cities discussed in the book? A: The key cities discussed are Rome, Pompeii, and Ostia.
- Q: Can this book provide insights into the social life of Romans? A: Yes, the book examines the social life, including entertainment, religion, and the dangers faced by the inhabitants of ancient Roman cities.