As the Romans Did

In As the Romans Did: A Sourcebook in Roman Social History, 3rd Edition, authors Jo-Ann Shelton and Pauline Ripat gather ancient Latin and Greek primary sources translated into English. Published by Oxford University Press in 2022, this textbook provides students with direct historical evidence detailing ancient social structures and daily activities.

The volume organizes its primary selections around thematic arcs of daily existence, incorporating personal letters, farming manuals, food recipes, and tombstone inscriptions. Through these varied historical documents, the collection highlights the daily lives of everyday Roman citizens together with elite perspectives, offering student readers a broad view of ancient Mediterranean society.

Integrated geographic maps orient students as they analyze the translated primary texts. Designed for academic courses focusing on ancient history and classical civilization, this sourcebook offers essential textual resources for studying Roman social structures. The collection supports student research by framing translated source selections within accessible historical contexts.