Homes

by Paul Harrison and Nicola Barber

Published 14 August 2008
Roman Life is a series that will explore the establishment of the Roman Empire and the notable people of the age, such as Augustus, Virgil and Homer. The text will chronicle the features and characteristics of the Roman age and explore the lives of the different social classes, as well as men, women and children. Readers will learn what it was like to live as a Roman, be able to compare how their present lives have been influenced by the past and learn how much has changed since Roman times.

Tudor Life: Work

by Paul Harrison

Published 12 February 2009
Work examines the various forms of work undertaken by different social classes in the Tudor age, including courtiers, educated professionals such as doctors and lawyers, farmer and labourers, sailors and explorers, women's work in the home and those in religious orders .