Roman Social History: A SourcebookThis Sourcebook contains a comprehensive collection of sources on the topic of the social history of the Roman world during the late Republic and the first two centuries AD. Designed to form the basis for courses in Roman social history, this excellent resource covers in original translations from sources such as inscriptions, papyri, and legal texts. Topics include: social inequality and class games, gladiators and attitudes to violence, the role of slaves in Roman society, economy and taxation, the Roman legal system, and the Roman family and gender roles. Including extensive explanatory notes, maps and bibliographies, this sourcebook is the ideal resource for all students and teachers embarking on a course in Roman social history. |
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| Title | Roman Social History: A Sourcebook Routledge sourcebooks for the ancient world |
| Authors | Tim Parkin, Arthur Pomeroy |
| Editors | Tim Parkin, Arthur Pomeroy |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, 2007 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | Jul 17, 2009 |
| ISBN | 020396084X, 9780203960844 |
| Length | 388 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / General History / Ancient / Rome History / Social History |
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