Stories of Daily Life from the Roman World Extracts from the Ancient Colloquia |
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| Edited and Translated by:
| Dickey, Eleanor |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-17680-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $55.99 |
Book Description:
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A first-ever English translation of the colloquia, Latin 'easy readers' used by ancient Greek speakers to learn about Roman culture, which provide a unique view into ordinary Roman life - areas such as shopping, banking, dining, bathing, and going to school. Introductions and illustrations accompany the texts, making them an excellent introduction to Roman civilization.
A first-ever English translation of the colloquia, Latin 'easy readers' used by ancient Greek speakers to learn about Roman culture, which provide a unique view into ordinary Roman life - areas such as shopping, banking, dining, bathing, and going to school. Introductions and illustrations accompany the texts, making them an excellent introduction to Roman civilization.