Childhood in the Roman Empire. Ray Laurence.
by Laurence, Ray; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2006Article 19Global Issues. Publisher: History Today, 2005ISSN: 1522-3221;.Subject(s): Children | Children -- Death | Children and death | Civilization -- Ancient | Classical antiquities | Romans | -- Civilization -- HistoryDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Where childhood ends and adulthood begins continues to baffle us today. Is it possible to identify similar worries and preoccupations in earlier times, specifically within the Roman empire?" (HISTORY TODAY) In this article, the author "considers how children were seen in ancient Rome and looks at some of the harsher aspects of childhood--sickness, violence and endless work," as well as differences among classes and customs such as marriage and burial rites.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: Childhood in the Roman Empire, Oct. 2005; pp. 21-27.
"Where childhood ends and adulthood begins continues to baffle us today. Is it possible to identify similar worries and preoccupations in earlier times, specifically within the Roman empire?" (HISTORY TODAY) In this article, the author "considers how children were seen in ancient Rome and looks at some of the harsher aspects of childhood--sickness, violence and endless work," as well as differences among classes and customs such as marriage and burial rites.
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