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.

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Rome -- Social conditions.--Rome -- Social conditions.
Rome -- Politics and government.--Rome -- Politics and government.
Rome -- Civilization -- History.--Rome -- Civilization -- History.--Rome -- Civilization -- History.

DG 82 Abb 1909