ISBN: 9781330753569 - ovid's fasti, vol. 1 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the development of the Roman calendar, explaining the origins and meanings of festivals and customs. It begins by describing the division of the year by Romulus and Numa, comparing their calendars, and identifying how different qualities were attributed to the days. Comparing the calendar to the present day, the author explores the evolution of some festivals and how others have become obsolete, illustrating the influence of societal changes on tradition. Ultimately, the book offers unique insight into the structuring of time and culture in ancient Rome, exploring the evolution of its calendar as a reflection of the city's growth, values, and history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…