
- 272 pages
- English
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Rome: A Sourcebook on the Ancient City
About this book
The ancient city of Rome was the site of daily activities as well as famous historical events. It was not merely a backdrop, but rather an active part of the experiences of its inhabitants, shaping their actions and infusing them with meaning. During each period in Rome's imperial history, her emperors also used the city as a canvas to be painted on, transforming it according to their own ideals or ambitions. Rather than being organized by sites or monuments, Rome: A Sourcebook on the Ancient City is divided into thematic chapters. At the intersection of topography and socio-cultural history, this volume examines the cultural and social significance of the sites of ancient Rome from the end of the Republic in the age of Cicero and Julius Caesar, to the end of the fourth century. Drawing on literary and historical sources, this is not simply a tour of the baths and taverns, the amphitheatres and temples of ancient Rome, but rather a journey through the city that is fully integrated with Roman society.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- Chronology of Rome’s Rulers
- Introduction
- 1 Introducing the City of Rome
- 2 The Lived-in City
- 3 The City at Work and Play: Commerce and Leisure
- 4 The City by Day and Night
- 5 Spectacle in the City
- 6 Religion in the City: Structures, Spaces, and Experiences
- 7 The Political City
- 8 Urban Infrastructure
- 9 Victory and the City
- 10 The City Under Siege: Natural and Man-made Disasters
- 11 Death and the City
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index