Walk a day in a Romans sandals ... What was it like to live in one of the ancient worlds most powerful and bustling cities one that was eight times more densely populated than modern day New York?
In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to 24 characters who lived and worked there. In each hour of the day we meet a new character from a senator to a slave girl, a gladiator to an astrologer, watchmen to washerwomen and discover the fascinating details of their daily lives.
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In this entertaining and enlightening guide, bestselling historian Philip Matyszak introduces us to the people who lived and worked in Ancient Rome. In each hour of the day we meet a new character and discover fascinating facts about their daily lives.
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Hora Noctis VI (00.00-01.00) The Watchman Handles a Complaint |
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11 | (9) |
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Hora Noctis VII (01.00-02.00) The Carter in a Jam |
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20 | (9) |
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Hora Noctis VIII (02.00-03.00) The Baker Starts Work |
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29 | (12) |
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Hora Noctis IX (03.00-04.00) The Slave Girl Prepares Breakfast |
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41 | (9) |
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Hora Noctis X (04.00-05.00)The Mother Cares for Her Sick Baby |
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50 | (9) |
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Hora Noctis XI (05.00-06.00) The Imperial Messenger Sets Off for Britain |
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59 | (11) |
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Hora Noctis XII (06.00-07.00)The Schoolboy Starts Morning Class |
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70 | (10) |
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Hora I (07.00-08.00)The Senator Goes to Meet His Patron |
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80 | (11) |
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Hora II (08.00-09.00)The Vestal Virgin Gathers Water |
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91 | (11) |
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Hora III (09.00-10.00)The Jurist Consults on a Case |
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102 | (11) |
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Hora IV (10.00-11.00)The Teenager Breaks Up with Her Boyfriend |
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113 | (9) |
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Hora V (11.00-12.00)The Stonemason Works on an Imperial Tomb |
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122 | (10) |
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Hora VI (12.00-13.00)The Tavern Keeper at Lunchtime |
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132 | (10) |
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Hora VII (13.00-14.00)The Water-Clockmaker Starts a Project |
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142 | (10) |
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Hora VIII (14.00-15.00)The Bath Attendant Checks in Customers |
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152 | (10) |
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Hora IX (15.00-16.00)The Hostess Organizes the Evening |
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162 | (10) |
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Hora X (16.00-17.00)The Washerwoman Does a Late Shift |
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172 | (10) |
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Hora XI (17.00-18.00)The Cook Gets Frantic |
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182 | (10) |
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Hora XII (18.00-19.00)The Priestess Prepares to Sacrifice |
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192 | (11) |
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Hora Noctis I (19.00-20.00)The Spice Trader Sets Out for Dinner |
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203 | (10) |
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Hora Noctis II (20.00-21.00)The Prostitute Finds a Client |
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213 | (11) |
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Hora Noctis III (21.00-22.00)The Astrologer Casts a Horoscope |
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224 | (11) |
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Hora Noctis IV (22.00-23.00)The Gladiator Struts His Stuff |
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235 | (10) |
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Hora Noctis V (23.00-00.00)The Parasite Returns from Dinner |
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245 | (9) |
| Endnotes |
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254 | (3) |
| Picture Credits |
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257 | (2) |
| Index |
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259 | (12) |
| Bibliography |
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Dr Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St Johns College, Oxford, and is the author of a number of acclaimed books on the ancient world, including 24 Hours in Ancient Athens and 24 Hours in Ancient Rome, published by Michael OMara Books, which have been translated into over fifteen languages. He currently works as a tutor for Madingley Hall Institute of Continuing Education at the University of Cambridge, teaching a course on Ancient Rome. He lives in British Columbia, Canada.
