Living in Ancient Rome primarily focuses on an ""ideal"" period set some time in the Imperium of Hadrian. This book examines all the aspects of daily life across all strata of Roman society, from the senatorial order to the plebs and slaves; from food to religious beliefs. Coverage includes the Roman family, The Roman Calendar, Roman goods and water supply, and the importance of games and theater in everyday life. This reference is a useful tool for students wanting to learn more about living in ancient Rome. Chapters include: The Roman Family at Home; A Working Life; Economy and Roman Law; and Religion and Relaxation.

 

This book is part of a book series called Living in the Ancient World .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Facts On File Inc .

Peter Harrison has written children's books on a range of historical subjects, from artists to inventions. Norman Bancroft Hunt has written about various ancient cultures, including several best-selling books about Native Americans.