02173cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500780014926400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350800410044452011170048553400450160265300460164765300360169365300450172965300300177485600430180413226UtSlPG20260610133319.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aAbbott, Frank Frost,d1860-192414aThe Common People of Ancient Rome :bStudies of Roman Life and Literature 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-19  aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Common People of Ancient Rome" by Frank Frost Abbott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the lives, language, literature, and social conditions of the average Roman citizen, emphasizing their vital roles in shaping the Roman Empire. Abbott aims to bridge ancient Roman life with modern issues, exploring themes of social organization and the influence of language across time.  The beginning of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the Latin language and its spread among the common people during the expansion of the Roman Empire. It discusses how Latin became the language of various territories through military conquests, trade, and colonization. Abbott highlights the rich linguistic diversity of Italy and its provinces and addresses the importance of social and official policies in promoting the use of Latin. This opening portion establishes Abbott's approach of connecting historical linguistic developments with broader social themes while invoking the lived experiences of the populace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLatin literature -- History and criticism  aRome -- Social life and customs  aLatin language -- Social aspects -- Rome  aRome -- Social conditions40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13226