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Title: Aus dem Leben der Antike
Original Publication: Germany: Quelle & Meyer,1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Aus dem Leben der Antike" by Theodor Birt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of life during antiquity, particularly focusing on social customs, the role of women, family dynamics, and dining practices in ancient Roman society. It serves as a detailed examination of how these elements reflect the culture of the time, providing insights into both its grandeur and its shortcomings. The opening of the text sets the stage with an introduction emphasizing the unending fascination with ancient life. Birt expresses a desire to connect the contemporary reader with the past by offering a collection of essays that paint vivid snapshots of daily life, emphasizing topics such as the roles of women, social gatherings, and even peculiarities like lice in ancient society. The reader is invited to step into the lifestyle of a Roman matron, the intricacies of their relationships, and the dining extravagance that characterized their social interactions. Birt aims to showcase how much modernity can learn from the choices and behaviors of ancient peoples, all while maintaining a narrative grounded in historical fact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birt, Theodor, 1852-1933
EBook No.: 69287
Published: Nov 3, 2022
Downloads: 102
Language: German
Subject: Rome -- Civilization
Subject: Greece -- Civilization
Subject: Civilization, Greco-Roman
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Aus dem Leben der Antike
Original Publication: Germany: Quelle & Meyer,1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Aus dem Leben der Antike" by Theodor Birt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores various aspects of life during antiquity, particularly focusing on social customs, the role of women, family dynamics, and dining practices in ancient Roman society. It serves as a detailed examination of how these elements reflect the culture of the time, providing insights into both its grandeur and its shortcomings. The opening of the text sets the stage with an introduction emphasizing the unending fascination with ancient life. Birt expresses a desire to connect the contemporary reader with the past by offering a collection of essays that paint vivid snapshots of daily life, emphasizing topics such as the roles of women, social gatherings, and even peculiarities like lice in ancient society. The reader is invited to step into the lifestyle of a Roman matron, the intricacies of their relationships, and the dining extravagance that characterized their social interactions. Birt aims to showcase how much modernity can learn from the choices and behaviors of ancient peoples, all while maintaining a narrative grounded in historical fact. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Birt, Theodor, 1852-1933
EBook No.: 69287
Published: Nov 3, 2022
Downloads: 102
Language: German
Subject: Rome -- Civilization
Subject: Greece -- Civilization
Subject: Civilization, Greco-Roman
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.