De Agri Cultura
On Agriculture
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De Agri Cultura, written by Cato the Elder around 160 BCE, is the oldest surviving work of Latin prose.
It provides detailed advice on farm management, animal husbandry, and the organization of slaves, reflecting the sophistication of Rome's farming economy.
The text also includes recipes, medicinal remedies, and religious rituals, offering insights into Roman social dynamics and agricultural practices.
It provides detailed advice on farm management, animal husbandry, and the organization of slaves, reflecting the sophistication of Rome's farming economy.
The text also includes recipes, medicinal remedies, and religious rituals, offering insights into Roman social dynamics and agricultural practices.
