Youth in the Roman Empire. The Young and the Restless

years?

Christian Laes &Johan StrubbeCUP, Cambridge,2014

[Dutch original: Leuven, 2008]

Youth ? A far away story …

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A fierceful debate• Emiel Eyben: ‘adolescence’ and

period of youth from 14-21 and 14-28 years; series of postponed responsibilities, series of postponed responsibilities, ancient adolescents with sweaty hands and blushing cheeks

• Marc Kleijwegt: ambiguity of youth and absence of adolescence. Ancient children and adolescents as adults with defects.

Divisions of life course

Terminology and features

Rites de passage

Youth in ancient medicine

Youth and education

Ancient ‘universities’

Youth associations in the East

Youth Associations in the West

Youthful behaviour

Office holding

Professions

Marriage

Youth and Christianity

Young and restless years ?