Jo-Ann Shelton
7 books
About the Author
Jo-Ann Shelton is a distinguished historian and educator specializing in ancient Roman social history, with a career dedicated to making the intricacies of Roman daily life accessible to students and enthusiasts alike. Holding advanced degrees in classics, she has taught at prestigious institutions, where her engaging lectures and meticulous research have inspired generations to explore the human elements of antiquity. Shelton's seminal work, As the Romans Did: A Sourcebook in Roman Social History, first published in 1988 and revised in its acclaimed second edition, compiles primary sources to vividly reconstruct Roman society—from family dynamics and education to leisure and religion—offering invaluable insights into how ordinary Romans lived, loved, and navigated their world. Her scholarly yet approachable style bridges the gap between academic rigor and popular interest, cementing her reputation as a leading voice in classical studies.
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