Life and leisure in ancient Rome / J.P.V.D. Balsdon.
| Author/creator | Balsdon, J. P. V. D. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Phoenix, 2002. |
| Description | 464 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I : The shape of the day -- Morning -- The baths -- Dinner -- The workers' afternoon -- II : The year -- III : Family life -- The birth-rate and the survival of children -- Birth of a child -- Children's games -- Schooling -- Slaves -- Life in a family -- Family festivities -- Death in the family -- IV : Work and leisure -- Work : life in the sun -- Leisure : life in the shade -- relaxation -- Exercise and sport -- V : Retirement -- VI : Holidays -- Country houses and estates -- Holidays out of Rome -- Soldiers on leave -- VII : Travel -- VIII : Holidays at Home : Public entertainment -- Festivals, games and shows, their origins and differences -- Places of entertainment -- Cost and presidency -- The 'Demoralization' of the games -- The theatre -- Pantomime and mime -- Actors -- Gladiatorial games -- Wild animals -- The races -- Greek games -- Tournaments and displays -- Outside Rome. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 340-344) and index. |
| ISBN | 1842125931 |
| ISBN | 9781842125939 |
| Stock number | 1081740 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DG90 .B25 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |