A Writer'S Guide to Ancient Rome

For writers of Roman historical fiction: a basic guide to family life, food & clothing, housing & travel, law & order, economics, religion, and entertainment.

Sommario

Introduction: A Writer's Guide to the Romans
1. Roman People - or How do You Know S/he's a Roman?
2. The Basic Necessities: Food & Clothing
3. Location, Location, Location - Domestic and Public Places & Spaces
4. Senate and the People of Rome - Law, Order, and Administration
5. Veni, Vidi, Visa - Economic Matters
6. Romans just want to have fun: Leisure & Entertainment
7.Oh Dear, I'm Becoming a God: Religion in the Roman World
8. Resources and Suggestions for Further Reading
Appendix 1: Key Wars, Battles, and Hotspots, c. 280 B.C. - A.D. 180
Appendix 2: Political and Military Movers & Shakers c. 250 B.C. - A.D. 235

Info autore

Carey Fleiner is Senior Lecturer in Classical and Early Medieval History at the University of Winchester

Riassunto

For writers of Roman historical fiction: a basic guide to family life, food & clothing, housing & travel, law & order, economics, religion, and entertainment. -- .

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Carey Fleiner
• Editore: Manchester University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781784993184
• ISBN: 978-1-78499-318-4
• Pagine: 344
• Serie: Social Histories of Medicine; Manchester University Press
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Altre lingue / altre letterature