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Provides a look at the Roman empire, detailing its history, social customs, professions, class ranks, military, and religion
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1 author picked What Life Was Like as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Frequently, I write about everyday men and women. Consequently, I need to get a feel for what everyday life was like. What did people eat? How did they dress? Where did they work? I visit a lot of museums and have traveled extensively, but when I’m writing at home, I like books with lots of pictures, not only of historical sites, but photos of objects: cookware, weapons, clothing, jewelry, houses. This helps me bring the ancient world to life. This book is packed with pictures and well-researched information.
From Suzanne's list on ancient Rome at the time of Nero.
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