Isbn: 9780300101867 - daily life in ancient rome: the people and the city at the height of the empire (23 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This classic book brings to life imperial Rome as it was during the second century A.D., the time of Trajan and Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, and Commodus. It was a period marked by lavish displays of wealth, a dazzling cultural mix, and the advent of Christianity. The splendor and squalor of the city, the spectacles, and the day?s routines are reconstructed from an immense fund of archaeological evidence and from vivid descriptions by ancient poets, satirists, letter-writers, and novelists?from Petronius to Pliny the Younger. In a new Introduction, the eminent classicist Mary Beard appraises the book?s enduring?and sometimes surprising?influence and its value for general readers and students. She also provides an up-to-date bibliographic essay. ?Carcopino?s pledge to his readers was to open up to them some traces of the world that lay underneath the grandeur that remains the public face of ancient Rome. . . . No one has ever done it better.??Mary Beard, from the Introduction.…

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. This classic book brings to life imperial Rome as it was during the second century A.D., the time of Trajan and Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, and Commodus. It was a period marked by lavish displays of wealth, a dazzling cultural mix, and the advent of Christianity. The splendor and squalor of the city, the spectacles, and the day?s routines are reconstructed from an immense fund of archaeological evidence and from vivid descriptions by ancient poets, satirists, letter-writers, and novelists?from Petronius to Pliny the Younger. In a new Introduction, the eminent classicist Mary Beard appraises the book?s enduring?and sometimes surprising?influence and its value for general readers and students. She also provides an up-to-date bibliographic essay. ?Carcopino?s pledge to his readers was to open up to them some traces of the world that lay underneath the grandeur that remains the public face of ancient Rome. . . . No one has ever done it better.??Mary Beard, from the Introduction.…

Condizione: good. Book shows general signs of use and handling. May have light wear on the cover or edges and minimal writing or highlighting. Binding remains tight, and pages are clean and readable.

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Condizione: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured.…

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Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 2nd Edition. Fine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine.

Paperback. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, Later Printing. Published by Yale University Press, 2003. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDVery good copy with clean pages.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDvery good clean copy.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 2nd EDITION. Second Edition, Fourth Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Yale University Press, 2003. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with light shelf wear and marker through barcode on back cover. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 0002- edition. 368 pages. 7.50x4.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.