24 Hours in Ancient Rome

A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There

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Philip Matyszak: 24 Hours in Ancient Rome (2018, O'Mara Books, Limited, Michael)

256 pages

English language

Published Sept. 25, 2018 by O'Mara Books, Limited, Michael.

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978-1-78243-856-4
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One day in Roman's life from prostitutes to judges, from bakers to slaves, from senators to Vesta virgins.

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Nice narrative history telling. Each hour is represented by someone living in Rome. Learnt some things (i.e. grain comes from Egypt because the transport costs overseas are lots cheaper (28x) then over land from mainland Italy. Pepper is much used and comes from India/ Ceylon. Traffic jams are normal. etc ).

The short chapters make for excellent 'snack' reading; between two chores or before going to sleep.

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Subjects

  • Rome, social conditions
  • Rome, social life and customs