A writer's guide to ancient Rome /

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A writer's guide to Ancient Rome serves as a guide and inspiration to the Roman population, economy, laws, leisure and religion for that author, student or general reader who is seeking an introduction to what made the Romans tick. The Guide considers trends and themes from roughly 200 B.C. to...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Fleiner, Carey, 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Historical fiction > Authorship.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Composition & Creative Writing.
Civilization
Historical fiction > Authorship
Manners and customs
Rome > Civilization.
Rome > Social life and customs.
Rome > Civilisation.
Rome (Empire)
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: A writer's guide to the Romans
  • Roman people: or, How do you know s/he's a Roman?
  • The basic necessities: food and clothing
  • Location, location, location: domestic and public places and spaces
  • The Senate and the people of Rome: law, order, and administration
  • Veni, vidi, visa: economic matters
  • Romans just want to have fun: leisure and entertainment
  • Oh dear, I'm becoming a god: religion in the Roman world
  • Resources and suggestions for further reading
  • Appendix 1: Key wars, battles, and hotspots, c. 280 BCE-180 CE
  • Appendix 2: Political and military movers and shakers c. 250 BCE-235 CE.

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