The Countryside in the Roman Empire (Life in the Roman Empire)

Even at the empire's peak, the majority of ancient Rome's population lived in rural areas. The Countryside in the Roman Empire takes a look at the lives of farmers, slaves, women, and children who worked the land to provide food for the entirety of Rome. This book includes descriptions of the villages, farms, and army outposts that served as the backbone of the empire. Even at the empire s peak, the majority of ancient Rome s population lived in rural areas. The Countryside in the Roman Empire takes a look at the lives of farmers, slaves, women, and children who worked the land to provide food for the entirety of Rome. The book includes descriptions of the villages, farms, and army outposts that served as the backbone of the empire. Bibliography, Biographies, Black-and-White Photographs, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Primary Sources, Timelines, Websites Discusses country life in the Roman Empire, describing the different types of country homes, the roles of men and women in the country, and the hardships of rural life, including famine, malnutrition, disease, and attacks by foreign tribes.