F. R. Cowell (1897–1978)

This is a helpful, general knowledge work on many of the ordinary aspects of Roman life. In many ways, it is similar to Jerome Carcopino's Daily Life in Ancient Rome and Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome by Roy A. Adkins and Lesley Adkins. Ordinary facts of life are included such as the idea that girls would marry at age twelve, boys at fourteen (p. 60).

A highly informative book covering:
1. The city of Rome
2. Growing up in ancient Rome
3. Family life
4. Slavery
5. Earning a living
6. Leisure hours
7. Religion

The author focuses more on the Republic than on the Empire, possibly because he had more material for the former. The hand-drawn illustrations are also very helpful.

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Edition: // Descr: xvii, 398 p. : ill., maps 18 cm. // Series: Call No. { 875 C48.09 2 } Contains Index. // //