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A Course of Study, Preparatory to the Bar or the Senate (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Watterston

 
9781331137368: A Course of Study, Preparatory to the Bar or the Senate (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the domestic life of ancient Rome and what it reveals about character, virtue, and daily living.

This nonfiction work surveys private life, manners, and the social history of Rome, from its early days to the later empire, inviting readers to understand how wealth, power, and cultural norms shaped households, meals, and leisure.

Through vivid examples and careful commentary, the edition traces how luxury, fashion, and spectacle moved from modest homes into grand entertainments. It also discusses how laws and social expectations tried to regulate spending, yet how extravagance often rose again with the state’s fortunes. The book blends moral reflections with historical detail to help modern readers grasp the realities behind Rome’s public image.

  • Portraits of Roman private life, including home furnishings, beds, and daily routines.
  • Insights into how wealth influenced dining, entertainment, and social status.
  • Discussion of laws and social norms aimed at temperance and restraint.
  • Observations on how history, virtue, and missteps shape a culture over time.

Ideal for readers curious about how daily life reflects a society’s virtues and vices, and how history informs our understanding of human behavior.

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