Brief sketch of Roman history -- The city of Rome -- Roman houses in town and country -- A typical day in the life of a Roman -- Roman dress -- Roman boyhood and education -- Public amusements -- Marriage and funeral customs -- Trade and money -- Slavery
-- Roads and travel -- The Roman calendar -- The Roman army : ranks and organization -- The Roman army in the field -- The Roman army in triumph -- Naval affairs -- The religion of the Romans -- Festivals and sacrifices -- The government of Rome -- The Roman law-courts -- Our debt to Rome.
This book is intended primarily for students beginning the study of Latin, but the illustrations and simple text will attract any reader who is interested in the period. Subjects discussed include amusements, social customs, military organization, religion, festivals, and law.
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