Roman Death

The Dying and the Dead in Ancient Rome

Dr Valerie M. Hope (Open University, UK)

$130

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Continuum
15 June 2009

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Classical history & classical civilisation; Sociology: death & dying

An original study of the role and rituals of death in Roman civilization.

Death never ceases to fascinate the living and in roman society, where the mortality was high, people were forced to confront the brevity of life and the impact of death. What did death mean and symbolize to the Romans? What does 'roman death' tell the modern reader about ancient society? This accessible and engaging book ranges from suicides, funeral feasts, necromancy and Hades to mourning, epitaphs and posthumous damnation. Impressive in its broad scope and fascinating in the level of detail, Valerie Hope presents the first survey to study death in ancient Rome in such an approachable and authoritative style.

By: Dr Valerie M. Hope (Open University UK)
Imprint: Continuum
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 592g
ISBN: 9781847250384
ISBN 10: 1847250386
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 15 June 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Valerie Hope is a Lecturer in the Department of Classical Studies at the Open University.

Reviews for Roman Death: The Dying and the Dead in Ancient Rome

'A comprehensive survey of attitudes to dying in Rome ... Valerie Hope takes us on a journey that starts with attitudes to mortality, through death scenes and funerals, and ends with mourning and commemorations of the dead.' - BBC History Magazine