Roman Social History A Sourcebook

@text:This sourcebook contains a comprehensive collection of sources on the topic of the social history of the Roman world during the late Republic and the first two centuries AD. Designed to form the basis for courses in Roman social history , this excellent resource covers in original translationsfrom sources such as inscriptions, papyri, and legal texts - topics including: social inequality and class games, gladiators and attitudes to violence the role of slaves in Roman society economy and taxation the Roman legal system the Roman family and gender roles Including extensive explanatory notes, maps and bibliographies, this sourcebook is the ideal resource for all students and teachers embarking on a course in Roman social history.Parkin, Tim G. is the author of 'Roman Social History A Sourcebook', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415426749 and ISBN 041542674X.