Susan Treggiari is Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University. Her previous publications include Roman Marriage (1991, 1993), a chapter in Cambridge Ancient History X (1996) and Roman Freedmen during the Late Republic (1969, reissued 2000).?

'The most useful section of the book is the chapter on evidence – the different types of evidence and the pitfalls to be aware of in using evidence. This chapter includes a comprehensive catalogue of the literary evidence available from 240BC to AD235. – Joint Association of Classical Teachers'Accessible and lively.' – Latomus

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Evidence; Chapter 3 A sketch of Roman society; Chapter 4 Case study I: Tullia; Chapter 5 Case study II: How holy was the house?; Chapter 6 How to get further into the subject;

Susan Treggiari is Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University. Her previous publications include Roman Marriage (1991, 1993), a chapter in Cambridge Ancient History X (1996) and Roman Freedmen during the Late Republic (1969, reissued 2000).?

'The most useful section of the book is the chapter on evidence – the different types of evidence and the pitfalls to be aware of in using evidence. This chapter includes a comprehensive catalogue of the literary evidence available from 240BC to AD235. – Joint Association of Classical Teachers'Accessible and lively.' – Latomus

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Evidence; Chapter 3 A sketch of Roman society; Chapter 4 Case study I: Tullia; Chapter 5 Case study II: How holy was the house?; Chapter 6 How to get further into the subject;

Susan Treggiari is Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University. Her previous publications include Roman Marriage (1991, 1993), a chapter in Cambridge Ancient History X (1996) and Roman Freedmen during the Late Republic (1969, reissued 2000).?

'The most useful section of the book is the chapter on evidence – the different types of evidence and the pitfalls to be aware of in using evidence. This chapter includes a comprehensive catalogue of the literary evidence available from 240BC to AD235. – Joint Association of Classical Teachers'Accessible and lively.' – Latomus

• Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Evidence; Chapter 3 A sketch of Roman society; Chapter 4 Case study I: Tullia; Chapter 5 Case study II: How holy was the house?; Chapter 6 How to get further into the subject;