Description: Roman Antiquities: or, An Account of the Manners and Customs of the RomansAuthorAlexander AdamPublisherA Strahan, T Cadell, & W Creech, Edinburgh & London, 1792Printing DetailsSecond edition, considerably enlarged. Hardback, rebound About the BookScottish academic Alexander Adam's description of the life and habits of the ancient Romans was first published in 1791. It was immediately a popular title and received the unusual compliment of a German translation. This is the much enlarged second edition of the following year, the scope of which is best described by the full title: Roman antiquities: or, an account of the manners and customs of the Romans; Respecting their Government, Magistracy, Laws, Judicial Proceedings, Religion, Games, Military and Naval Affairs, Dress, Exercises, Baths, Marriages, Divorces, Funerals, Weights and Measures, Coins, Method of Writing, Houses, Gardens, Agriculture, Carriages, Public Buildings, &c. &c. Designed chiefly to illustrate the Latin classics, by Explaining words and Phrases, from the Rites and Customs to which they Refer.ConditionThis copy is good plus for age. The book is in strong readable condition with clean pages and secure inner binding. The rebinding is very good with no movement.
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Binding: Hardback
Personalised: No
Non-Fiction Subject: History & Military
Language: English
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Special Attributes: 2nd edition
Author: Alexander Adam
Publisher: A Strahan et al
Year Printed: 1792
