02209cam a22003253u 4500 69287 UtSlPG 20260610134613.0 m cr n 260607r20221919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 DE Birt, Theodor, 1852-1933 Aus dem Leben der Antike Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-03 the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Originally published: Germany: Quelle & Meyer, 1919 Rome -- Civilization Greece -- Civilization Civilization, Greco-Roman https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69287 110080 110080