Life in Ancient Rome
Nov 2015 · New Word City
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". . . gracefully written" - The New York Times
Award-winning historian Lionel Casson paints a vivid portrait of life in ancient Rome - for slaves and emperors, soldiers and commanders alike - during the empire's greatest period, the first and second centuries A.D.
Award-winning historian Lionel Casson paints a vivid portrait of life in ancient Rome - for slaves and emperors, soldiers and commanders alike - during the empire's greatest period, the first and second centuries A.D.
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4.6
7 reviews
Whit Taylor
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February 14, 2016
Casson's fine portrait of life in ancient Rome is graced by pellucid prose and an elegant narrative flow. Depictions of life at all levels of society are fascinating. This reader's only moment of regret was upon reaching the end of this book.
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Deborah Nicol
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September 25, 2019
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About the author
Lionel Casson was a professor emeritus of classics at New York University. His many books include Life in Ancient Rome, Travels in the Ancient World, and The Ancient Mariners.
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