This compact book-which appeared earlier in the multivolume series A History of Private Life-is a history of the Roman Empire in pagan times. It is an interpretation setting forth in detail the universal civilization of the Romans-so much of it Hellenic-that later gave way to Christianity. The civilization, culture, literature, art, and even religion of Rome are discussed in this masterly work by a leading scholar.

About the Author
Paul Veyne is Professor at the College de France.

Reviews
The new emphasis on the history of everybody has now been consecrated in [this] ambitious five-volume series... Copious illustrative materials-paintings, drawings, caricatures, and photographs, all cannily chosen and wittily captioned to display domestic life... Magnificent. -- Roger Shattuck (reviewing A History of Private Life) * New York Times Book Review *
This series has deservedly attracted huge praise from historians of all hues for its scholarly imagination and beautiful presentation. -- Andrew Freedman (reviewing A History of Private Life) * Financial Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780674777712
Author Paul Veyne
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint The Belknap Press
Publisher Harvard University Press
Weight(grams) 435g