The Private Life of the Romans
by Harold Whetstone Johnston
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Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter I. The Family
- Chapter II. The Name
- Chapter III. Marriage and the Position of Women
- Chapter IV. Children and Education
- Chapter V. Dependents: Slaves and Clients. Hospites
- Chapter VI. The House and Its Furniture
- Chapter VII. Dress and Personal Ornaments
- Chapter VIII. Food and Meals
- Chapter IX. Amusements; Baths
- Chapter X. Travel and Correspondence. Books
- Chapter XI. Sources of Income and Means of Living. The Roman's Day
- Chapter XII. Burial-Places and Funeral Ceremonies