Dining at the End of Antiquity

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The book offers a comprehensive exploration of dining practices in the Roman Empire, focusing on the evolution of social interactions from the Principate to the Dominate. By integrating literary and material evidence, Hudson reconstructs the atmosphere of various dining events, revealing how social goals influenced these practices. The study emphasizes the significance of small group dining, analyzing tableware and its connection to human behavior, thereby providing fresh insights into the social dynamics of Late Antiquity through a unique blend of theory, history, and material culture.