One Day in Ancient Rome. 24 Hours in the Life of People Who Lived There
History is written by the victors and about the victors — great emperors, significant events, wars, palace coups. It is easy for us to imagine a ruler in his luxurious palace, yet the lives of ordinary people, the minutiae of...
everyday life often elude us. What was Ancient Rome, the ancient capital, like? How did the people of the great Roman Empire, separated from us by centuries, live? What did they care about, how did they spend their time? The author of this book tried to reveal the image of the city through the people who inhabited it. You will find a description of 24 hours in Rome and each hour will introduce you to a new character: an astrologer, a priestess, a gladiator, a prostitute, a tavern owner, and many others will stand before you. Based on reliable sources, the author reconstructs possible scenarios of life so that the reader can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the ancient city. The book was previously published under the title "24 Hours in Ancient Rome." This edition has been retranslated and scientifically edited.
History is written by the victors and about the victors — great emperors, significant events, wars, palace coups. It is easy for us to imagine a ruler in his luxurious palace, yet the lives of ordinary people, the minutiae of everyday life often elude us. What was Ancient Rome, the ancient capital, like? How did the people of the great Roman Empire, separated from us by centuries, live? What did they care about, how did they spend their time? The author of this book tried to reveal the image of the city through the people who inhabited it. You will find a description of 24 hours in Rome and each hour will introduce you to a new character: an astrologer, a priestess, a gladiator, a prostitute, a tavern owner, and many others will stand before you. Based on reliable sources, the author reconstructs possible scenarios of life so that the reader can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the ancient city. The book was previously published under the title "24 Hours in Ancient Rome." This edition has been retranslated and scientifically edited.
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