| Description |
128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
The Lucent library of historical eras. Ancient Rome |
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Lucent library of historical eras. Ancient Rome.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-121) and index. |
| Contents |
How do we know about Roman leisure pursuits? -- The Roman baths -- The art of the dinner party -- Diverse theatrical displays -- Roman tastes in literature -- Games and sporting activities -- Blood in the sand: the gladiators -- Arena hunters and their prey -- Chariot races and mock naval battles. |
| Summary |
An overview of Rome's leisure pursuits, dinners, the theater, literature, games and sports, and chariot races and battles. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR UG 9.5 6.0 73688. |
| Subject |
Rome -- Social life and customs.
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Leisure -- Rome.
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| ISBN |
1590183177 hardback alkaline paper |
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