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In this comprehensive survey of daily life in ancient Rome, authors Maud Wilkinson and Maurice Pellisson explore everything from food and drink to religion and entertainment. Drawing on first-hand accounts and other primary sources, this book paints a vivid picture of what it was like to live in one of the greatest civilizations in history. For students of ancient history or those simply curious about life in Roman times, Roman Life in Pliny's Time is an essential resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.