Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1979. First Thus. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7. University of North Carolina Press, 1979 . Hardcover Book and Jacket in Very Good + Condition. The author is a Roman historian of international repute. In this book he explores the national peculiarities of the Romans and on their views of the peculiarities of others--how they regarded the different peoples they ruled, and about the daily habits of the Romans and others, with topics ranging from food and sex habits, to astrology and the seven day week, from slavery, snobbery and the problems of exile, to attitudes about euthansia and suicide. Binding of gray cloth w/bold and bright gilt titles on spine and front. Front has a few white flecks and a small discoloration near the hinge. Corners and edges lightly rubbed. Former owner small stamp on title page. Pages clean, no markings of any kind. Clean glossy jacket is not price-clipped, has slight edgewear. 310 pp inc. Abbreviation Table, Notes, and Index. 8vo. 1979, University of North Carolina Press

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Bookseller: The Parnassus BookShop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 017050
Title: Romans and Aliens
Author: Balsdon,J. P. V. D
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Thus
ISBN 10: 0807813834
ISBN 13: 9780807813836
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Place of Publication: Chapel Hill, NC
Date Published: 1979
Size: 8vo - over 7
Keywords: ROME; ROMAN CIVILIZATION; ROME-FOREIGN POPULATIONS; ACCULTURATION; ASSIMILATION; CITIZENSHIP, ALIENS (ROMAN LAW);
Bookseller catalogs: History. Ancient;
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