02283cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500370014926400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800890040352013770049253400450186965300360191485600430195013481UtSlPG20260610133323.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aChurch, Alfred John,d1829-191210aRoman life in the days of Cicero 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-16  aProduced by Ted Garvin, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Roman Life in the Days of Cicero" by Alfred John Church is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines various aspects of life in Rome during the tumultuous final decades of the Roman Republic, centered around the figure of Marcus Tullius Cicero. It seeks to paint a vivid picture of societal norms, the education and upbringing of young Romans, and the dynamics of power and politics through the lens of Cicero’s experiences and writings.  The opening of the book introduces a Roman boy's early life and education, illustrating the importance of rituals, family, and social customs. From the moment of birth, a Roman boy is initiated into society through significant rites, such as being given a name and adorned with protective amulets. The narrative details the formative years of a Roman child's upbringing, discussing educational practices, familial relationships, and the influence of mothers and fathers in shaping their offspring's character. Moreover, the chapter hints at a blend of historical and anecdotal episodes, illustrating not only the personal experiences of young Romans but also broader cultural and political themes germane to Cicero's time. Overall, the book sets the stage for a rich exploration of Roman life through the backdrop of its most notable figures and events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRome -- Social life and customs40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13481