At which point the lifestyle of hoi polloi started to resemble that of a Roman senator?
The ’60s? Widespread literacy (and cheap paperbacks), indoor plumbing, private gardens, the dinner party or similar gathering as a social occasion.
Does today’s middle class live like medieval feudal lords?
In some interesting ways. There are similarities in diet, and to a certain extent occupation. Of course there are also large differences.
The ’60s? Widespread literacy (and cheap paperbacks), indoor plumbing, private gardens, the dinner party or similar gathering as a social occasion.
In some interesting ways. There are similarities in diet, and to a certain extent occupation. Of course there are also large differences.