by Jerome Carcopino · Penguin Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140124873
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«Daily Life in Ancient Rome» is the historical essay by Jérôme Carcopino, published by Penguin Books in paperback.
A classic of historiography on Rome that reconstructs daily life in the imperial city at its peak. It starts from social, political, cultural and religious aspects, then follows a typical day from dawn to dinner, looking at housing, social classes, family and the role of women.
368 pages, text in English. Originally published in French in 1936 as «La vie quotidienne à Rome à l'apogée de l'Empire»; this edition, translated by E. O. Lorimer, includes bibliography and notes by Henry T. Rowell.
A reference work for those interested in ancient history and the social life of imperial Rome.
Jérôme Ernest Joseph Carcopino was a French historian renowned for his expertise in ancient Rome. Born in Verneuil-sur-Avre (Eure), he held various high-ranking civil service positions and also played a role in French political life. He died in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. He was the fifteenth member elected to occupy seat 3 of the Académie française, in 1955.
