An original exploration of Roman psychology and society. In The Sorrows of the Ancient Romans, Carlin A. Barton examines how Romans understood suffering, endurance, and spectacle. Through vivid historical and literary analysis, Barton reveals how public cruelty and personal honor intertwined in the Roman world, creating a culture both fascinated by pain and devoted to discipline and endurance.
Published by Princeton University Press, this work blends classical scholarship with psychological insight, offering readers a window into the inner world of ancient Rome’s citizens — from the arenas to the philosophical schools.
Condition: Excellent. Clean pages, no markings Inside. There is a mark on top edge of book (see image 2).
