Roman Antiquities: or, An Account of the Manners and Customs of the Romans
by Alexander Adam, LL.D.
Fourth Edition, with Improvements
Printed in Edinburgh, 1797, for A. Strahan and T. Cadell (London) and William Creech (Edinburgh).
This 18th-century classic explores every facet of ancient Roman life — from government, religion, and law to marriage, military affairs, and public entertainment. Written to illustrate the Latin classics, Adam’s Roman Antiquities became a cornerstone of classical education in Britain and America.
Features:
•Full leather binding with gilt decoration and raised bands
•Beautiful hand-marbled endpapers
•Clean, tight text block for its age
•18th-century printing and typography
•Approximately 500+ pages (varies slightly by edition)
Condition:
Very good for age. Some rubbing to leather, mild foxing on pages typical of 18th-century paper. Binding remains strong and attractive with fine gilt details.
A truly impressive piece of classical scholarship and printing history — perfect for collectors of antique books, classic education, or Roman history.