Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 246 Fowler, W. Warde (William Warde) 1847 1921 Fowler, William Warde Fowler, Warde Social life at Rome in the Age of Cicero Topographical -- The lower population -- The men of business and their methods -- The governing aristocracy -- Marriage and the Roman lady -- The education of the upper classes -- The slave population -- The house of the rich man in town and country -- The daily life of the well-to-do -- Holidays and public amusements -- Religion. Produced by Ted Garvin, Nicolas Hayes and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Social Life at Rome in the Age of Cicero" by W. Warde Fowler is a historical account that delves into the social and cultural context of Roman life during the late Republic, specifically around the time of Cicero. Written in the late 19th century, the work aims to provide an in-depth examination of Roman society, addressing various aspects such as education, marriage, and the lifestyles of different classes, with a particular focus on the era's political and social transformations. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of Rome's topography and its influence on social life. Fowler begins by contrasting the experience of the modern traveler arriving in Rome with the historical significance of Aeneas’s mythical landing at the Tiber. He guides readers through the city's iconic sites while elaborating on the geographic and strategic advantages that led to Rome's growth and prominence. The first chapter emphasizes the importance of Rome's layout, revealing how its physical characteristics fostered a bustling urban life filled with diverse populations, all while hinting at the socio-economic conditions of the lower classes that would unfold in subsequent chapters. This introduction prepares the reader for a deeper exploration into the complexities of Roman society and the rich tapestry of everyday life during Cicero's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rome -- Social life and customs DG Text Category: History - Ancient 650051 2025-07-05T06:56:15.908797 text/html 649966 649863 2024-11-05T08:39:03.274143 2023-10-05T08:43:47.974999 text/html text/html 322014 2025-07-05T06:56:25.136719 application/epub+zip 330430 2025-07-05T06:56:18.960759 application/epub+zip 323331 2025-07-05T06:56:17.747796 application/epub+zip 603690 2025-07-05T06:56:29.923729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 558683 2025-07-05T06:56:24.309763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531441 2022-09-05T12:23:18.315296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 606024 2025-07-05T06:56:15.472803 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 586273 2024-10-28T18:34:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17575 2025-07-05T06:56:30.046782 application/rdf+xml 16395 2025-07-05T06:56:18.245771 image/jpeg 3871 2025-07-05T06:56:17.989755 image/jpeg 316327 2025-07-05T06:56:15.958767 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia