Publisher's Synopsis
The Untold Rome: Hidden Stories of the Forgotten Majority takes you on a journey into the lives of the ordinary people who built, sustained, and defined the Roman Empire. This is not the tale of emperors or their triumphs, nor is it confined to the grandeur of palaces and monumental architecture. Instead, it unveils the bustling marketplaces, cramped tenements, and dusty rural roads where the majority of Rome's population lived, loved, and struggled.
Beneath the shadow of history's spotlight on Caesar, Augustus, and gladiatorial arenas, you'll discover the farmers who toiled to feed the legions, the slaves who crafted intricate mosaics, the women who prayed to household gods, and the children who played in the bustling streets. This narrative unearths their resilience, ingenuity, and quiet rebellion, weaving together archaeological discoveries, historical analysis, and evocative storytelling to breathe life into the past.
Modern societies grappling with inequality and the erasure of marginalized voices will find resonance in these pages. By revealing how the ordinary people of Rome adapted, endured, and even thrived amidst hardship, The Untold Rome sheds light on the uncelebrated forces that underpin not just ancient civilizations but also our world today.
Rich with vivid detail and grounded in meticulous research, this is history told from the ground up-a mosaic of countless lives whispering across millennia. Rediscover the Rome you thought you knew and honor the legacy of those who lived in its shadows.
