Explore Roman life through its villas, gardens, and wines—revealing a living world beyond the gates.
This edition draws you into the Campagna and city life, showing how gardens, irrigation, and seasonal events shape daily life in and around Rome. It also shares vivid descriptions of vineyards, wine making, and regional specialties that flavored the ancient and modern landscape alike.
- See the way kitchen gardens line Villa Negroni and other villas, with irrigation channels and orderly beds.
- Learn which wines are celebrated in the Roman States and how their flavor and quality vary by region.
- Understand local health habits, climate, and how Romans view fever, fever risks, and daily life.
- Experience scenes from countryside festivals, vine arbors, and the social rhythms of the autumn season.
Ideal for readers of travel writing and Roman history who enjoy immersive, grounded scenes of everyday life in Italy.