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Investigate the social structure and daily life of ancient Rome from "summary" of The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome by Susan Wise Bauer
Ancient Rome was a society built on a complex social structure that dictated the roles and relationships of its citizens. At the top of the hierarchy were the patricians, wealthy landowners who held most of the political power in the early Roman Republic. Beneath them were the plebeians, the common people who made up the majority of the population. Despite their lower status, the plebeians had some rights and could participate in the political process through the popular assemblies. Daily life in ancient Rome revolved around the family, which was the basic unit of Roman society. Families were headed by the paterfamilias, or male head of the household, who had absolute authority over his wife, children, and slaves. The family home, or domus, was typically a multilevel structure with rooms for sleeping, cooking, and socializing. Wealthier Romans might also have a country villa where th...
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