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Pellisson, Maurice

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ISBN 10 : 1330405250 ISBN 13 : 9781330405253

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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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The Morning Reception Frontispiece. Page. Young Roman Boy. Rome 25 Boy Fishing. Museum of Naples 27 A Pompeiian Court. From a painting by L. Bazzani ... 34 Faustina, Wife of Marcus A urelius. Museum of Naples .. 38 Relief Representing aS acrifice 42 Lucretia and Her Maids. From a painting byj. Coomans. 45 Woman sH ead. Farnesian Palace, Rome 49 Woman sH ead said to be Julia, Wife ofT itus. Museum of Naples 51 Woman sH ead 55 Remains of aH ouse atP ompeii 60 Pompeiian House-F ountain. Museum of Naples 61 Atrium of the Pompeiian House atS aratoga Springs, N. Y. Franklin W. Smith, architect 62 Stucco Wall or Ceiling Decoration 64 Atrium of the Pompeiian House atS aratoga Springs, N. Y. Franklin W. Smith, architect 66 Candelabrum 69 Peristyle of the Pompeiian House atS aratoga Springs, N. Y. Franklin W. Smith, architect 73 Mars and Venus. Wall Decoration. Pompeii 74 Tables 77 Candelabrum 78 Door Knocker 82 Door Knocker 85 Bronze Hames (H orse Harness) 87 Horse Bit 88 Heater.
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Originally published in 1897. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330405250
ISBN 13: 9781330405253
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Nombre de pages: 323
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Roman Life in Pliny's Time (Classic Reprint)

Maurice Pellisson

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330405250 ISBN 13 : 9781330405253

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the remarkable lives of elites in the Roman Empire through the lens of Pliny the Younger's personal accounts. The author illuminates the fascinating intersection of wealth, power, art, and pleasure-seeking in this opulent era. From the grandeur of Roman homes to the lavish banquets and seaside retreats of the elite, this book paints a captivating portrait of a society obsessed with status and material possessions. As the author delves into Pliny's correspondence, readers gain intimate glimpses into the daily lives, social hierarchies, and personal struggles of Rome's most influential figures, revealing the stark contrasts between their public personas and private indulgences. This captivating account offers a unique perspective on the complexities and contradictions of Roman society, shedding light on the motivations, ambitions, and human frailties that shaped the course of history during the height of the Roman Empire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330405253_0

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