Abbott, Frank Frost, 1860-1924. Abbott, Frank Frost, 1860-1924.
Society and politics in ancient Rome : essays and sketches /
by Frank Frost Abbott ...
- New York : C. Scribner's Sons, 1909.
Most of the papers reprinted from various periodicals. cf. Prefatory note.
Municipal politics in Pompeii -- The story of two oligarchies -- Women and public affairs under the Roman Republic -- Roman women in the trades and professions -- The theatre as a factor in Roman politics under the Republic -- Petronius : a study in ancient realism -- A Roman Puritan [Persius] -- Petrarch's letters to Cicero -- Literature and the common people of Rome -- The career of a Roman student -- Some spurious inscriptions and their authors -- The evolution of the modern forms of the letters of our alphabet.
09024279
Rome -- Social conditions.--Rome -- Social conditions. Rome -- Politics and government.--Rome -- Politics and government. Rome -- Civilization -- History.--Rome -- Civilization -- History.--Rome -- Civilization -- History.