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Description
Immerse yourself in the sensual delights of Rome in all their guises. Ray Laurence brings an eye-opening and engaging approach to the Roman emperors and their subjects.
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Product details
Published | 30 Apr 2009 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 256 |
ISBN | 9781441103390 |
Imprint | Continuum |
Illustrations | 12 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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"What's not to like about a guidebook through the consumerist wonderland of ancient Rome, a breezy tour of conspicuous living, lavish dining, mass spectacle, and, of course, sex? ... The book provides general readers with an engaging introduction to early Roman social history. Summing up: Highly recommended."CHOICE
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'Really quite rude, quite often - I'm enjoying that hugely! ... Just what you need really to help you drift peacefully off to sleep' - Lindsey Davis's 'Bedtime Read', The Book Show, Sky Arts
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'It is all here: emperors' luxurious lifestyles, magnificent urban architecture, grand country villas, baths, sex, food, drink, the theatre, games (especially violent ones) and collecting and displaying rarities ... Commendably detailed.' - Peter Jones, BBC History Magazine
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'A detailed exposition of the world of late Roman culture.'
Times Higher Education