Restless Youth in Ancient Rome

Zusatztext `... this is a useful source book.' - Publication Unknown Informationen zum Autor Emiel Eyben Klappentext Restless Youth in Ancient Rome presents an inclusive portrayal of the perceptions the Romans had of youth and of the role of this age group in a wide variety of domains - philosphy, literature, education, the law, the army, politics, leisure, amorous pursuits and family life. Emiel Eyben considers the involved farrago of thoughts, feelings and behaviour of youth throughout the period and shows how youth itself put its stamp on its environment. Zusammenfassung Eyben presents an inclusive portrayal of the youth of Roman antiquity - from sporting activities to political involvement. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chapter I. Youth as a distinct age of man Chapter II. Youth and the established order Chapter III. The leisure activities of youth Chapter IV. Youthful thinking Chapter V. The emotional life of the young TOman Conclusion Bibliography Indices

Product details

• Authors: Emiel Eyben, Eyben Emiel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.02.2011
• EAN: 9780415620031
• ISBN: 978-0-415-62003-1
• No. of pages: 376
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, HISTORY / Social History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children's Studies, Social and cultural history, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, Age groups: children, Ancient history: to c 500 CE