The World of Ancient Rome: A Daily Life Encyclopedia [2 volumes]

A Daily Life Encyclopedia

This study of Ancient Rome offers a fascinating glimpse of what Roman society was like—from fashion, to food, to politics and recreation—gathered from literary works, art, and archaeological remains.

• Focuses on daily life rather than dates and wars, making for engaging content for all readers

• Offers a bibliography of important works as well as online and print resources for further reading

• Includes coverage of a breadth of topics ranging from performing arts to town planning and military uniforms to banquets

• Features approximately 250 entries with topics arranged alphabetically

• Connects to national standards for world history