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Exploring the Roman approach to risk, this book delves into how they managed uncertainties related to food supply, travel dangers, and survival. Contrary to the perception of ancient societies being governed by fate, it highlights the diverse techniques employed by the Romans, including dream interpretation, oracles, logistics, and legal frameworks, to effectively navigate and mitigate risks in their daily lives.
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Risk in the Roman World, Jerry Toner
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- Title
- Risk in the Roman World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jerry Toner
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 160
- ISBN13
- 9781108481748
- Category
- Ethnography, Mathematics
- Description
- Exploring the Roman approach to risk, this book delves into how they managed uncertainties related to food supply, travel dangers, and survival. Contrary to the perception of ancient societies being governed by fate, it highlights the diverse techniques employed by the Romans, including dream interpretation, oracles, logistics, and legal frameworks, to effectively navigate and mitigate risks in their daily lives.