Harold Whetstone Johnston

The Private Life of the Romans (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Private Life of the Romans is a historical work by Harold Whetstone Johnston, a classical historian and Professor of Latin, presenting an account of common and ordinary life of the ancient Romans during the later Republic and earlier Empire. The book provides an opportunity to see the rarely portrayed other side of life of important political figures, since there is often the need of a simple and compact description of domestic life, to give more reality to the shadowy forms of their public careers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 234
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. April 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066060497
• Artikelnr.: 59165698

Autorenporträt

Harold Whetstone Johnston was a distinguished scholar and professor who delved deeply into the intricate aspects of ancient Roman culture. His seminal work, 'The Private Life of the Romans', remains a significant contribution to the field of classical studies and presents a vivid portrayal of Roman social customs, domestic environments, and daily practices. Born into an era when classical scholarship was a cornerstone of higher education, Johnston adeptly brought to life the nuances of Roman civilization through an approach that was both erudite and accessible. His expertise not only encompassed the general lifestyle of the Romans but also extended to their educational system, as evidenced in another of his well-regarded works, 'The Roman Private Life and its Survivals'. Johnston's writing was characterized by meticulous research and a narrative style that captured the complexity of Roman society in a manner that spoke to both his peers and to a broader audience with an interest in the classical world. His literary corpus continues to serve as a foundational reference for students and scholars seeking to understand the intricacies of life in ancient Rome.