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Although Cato regarded agriculture as the most useful and noble pursuit for a true Roman, it was evidenteven in the earliest years of the city's historythat artisanal and commercial activities, alongside the many emerging professions, were indispensable for the functioning of a dynamic and steadily growing society. Thus, for plebeians, freedmen, and even slaves, the practice of a craft, an art, or a profession became their sole avenue for personal advancement and social mobilityand the catalyst for the emergence of the first professional associations in history. Toolsoften remarkably modern in both appearance and functionserved not merely as the concrete instruments by which a specific task was performed, but also as true symbols of one's trade and personal success. Enriched with over 500 drawings, illustrations, tables, and helpful appendices, this text paints a comprehensive picture of the material, artisanal, and commercial activities of the Romans, offering a detailed analysis of their tools, instruments, and professional implements.
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- Cascarino, Giuseppe
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- Italian text, paperback, numerous illustrations. 364 pages.
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- Mestieri e attrezzi dei romani
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