Roman Life in Pliny's Time (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Maurice Pellisson

9780484136419: Roman Life in Pliny's Time (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484136410 ISBN 13: 9780484136419

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover daily life in ancient Rome through Pliny’s time, as seen through this careful, engaging guide.

This book frames Roman life by exploring its character, customs, and social habits through the lens of early Roman writings and the author’s reflections. It balances discussions of politics and public life with intimate details about family, meals, conversation, and leisure, inviting readers to see how a great empire shaped everyday experience.

From dinner talk and family routines to the rhythms of travel, business, and ceremony, the text sketches how Romans lived, spoke, and connected. It also examines how Romans valued tradition, discipline, and public virtue, while noting moments of change as new ideas entered their world. The result is a vivid portrait of life in a distant era, made accessible for modern readers.

Insights into Roman character, virtue, and the blend of conservatism with progress
Scenes of social life, conversation at table, and how guests interacted
Descriptions of travel, business, and daily routines in Roman society
Discussion of Pliny’s correspondence and how it reveals the era’s mindset

Ideal for readers of classical history, cultural history, and anyone curious about how daily life unfolded in the Roman world.

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