Ebook A Manual of Roman Antiquities

IN compiling this Treatise, I have endeavoured to present, in a connected form, such information on the Topography of the Roman City, on the rise and gradual development of the Roman Constitution, and on the social and domestic habits and feelings of the Roman People, as may serve to remove some of the obstacles which impede the progress of those who are desirous of applying themselves to the study of Latin Literature. It must be understood, however, that the inquiries here prosecuted do not extend beyond the latter portion of the first century after the birth of Christ. But, even when thus limited, the subject is so vast and so varied, that while it has been found impossible to dilate upon any topic, it has been necessary to touch very lightly upon several, and to pass over altogether many more which, although highly interesting in themselves, do not bear directly upon the object in view. It would answer no good purpose to enumerate the long array of treatises and disquisitions which have been consulted in drawing up a.