A writer's guide to Ancient Rome

Carey Fleiner

Published by Manchester University Press 2020

A writer's guide to Ancient Rome

Carey Fleiner

In the series Manchester University Press

https://doi.org/10.7765/9781526158673

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For writers of Roman historical fiction: a basic guide to family life, food & clothing, housing & travel, law & order, economics, religion, and entertainment.

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Front matter Carey Fleiner Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Dedication Carey Fleiner Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Contents Carey Fleiner Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
List of figures Carey Fleiner Publicly Available Download PDF	viii
Acknowledgements Carey Fleiner Publicly Available Download PDF	x
Introduction A writer’s guide to the Romans Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1 Roman people Or, How do you know s/he’s a Roman? Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	15
2 The basic necessities Food and clothing Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	48
3 Location, location, location Domestic and public places and spaces Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	84
4 The Senate and the people of Rome Laww, order, and administration Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	117
5 Veni, vidi, visa Economic matters Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	145
6 Romans just want to have fun Leisure and entertainment Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	180
7 Oh dear, I’m becoming a god Religion in the Roman world Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	215
8 Resources and suggestions for further reading Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	250
Appendix 1 Key wars, battles, and hotspots, c. 280 BCE–180 CE Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	289
Appendix 2 Political and military movers and shakers c. 250 BCE–235 CE Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	295
List of abbreviations Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	302
References Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	312
Index Carey Fleiner Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	322

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Audience: General/trade;
Pages
- Main content: 344
Keywords: Ancient Rome; Roman history; Classical history; Roman Republic; Imperial Rome; Classical reception; Historical fiction; Roman empire; Romans; Cultural history

eBook

Published: March 2, 2021
ISBN: 9781526158673