Roman Social History

Roman Social History

This <EM>Sourcebook </EM>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. <P>Designed to form the basis for courses in Roman social history, this excellent resource covers original translations from sources such as inscriptions, papyri, and legal texts. Topics include:</P> <UL> <LI>social inequality and class </LI> <LI>games, gladiators and attitudes to violence </LI> <LI>the role of slaves in Roman society </LI> <LI>economy and taxation </LI> <LI>the Roman legal system </LI> <LI>the Roman family and gender roles.</LI></UL> <P>Including extensive explanatory notes, maps and bibliographies, this <EM>Sourcebook</EM> is the ideal resource for all students and teachers embarking on a course in Roman social history.</P>