Roman Passions: A History of Pleasure in Imperial Rome by Laurence, Ray

Roman Passions: A History of Pleasure in Imperial Rome (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781847250322)

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Roman Passions: A History of Pleasure in Imperial Rome by Laurence, Ray

Roman Passions: A History of Pleasure in Imperial Rome

$90.00
Roman Passions: A History of Pleasure in Imperial Rome by Laurence, Ray

Roman Passions: A History of Pleasure in Imperial Rome

$90.00
Format: Hardcover
Description
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The world of pleasure became a defining feature of the Romans & this book explores how they pursued sensual delights - from steamy bathhouses to stately country villas; the excesses of the festivals to the rich culture of music, dance & song & sex, as both unrestrained & puritanical.

Author: Ray Laurence
ISBN-10: 1847250327
ISBN-13: 9781847250322
Publisher: Continuum
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2009
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.54h x 6.50w x 0.98d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/15/2009 pg. 86
Choice 06/01/2010
By Ray Laurence
By Ray Laurence
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Ray Laurence is Professor of Classical and Archaeological Studies at the University of Kent, UK. He is the author of many titles including Pompeii The Living City (with Alex Butterworth) which was awarded the Longman-History Today New Generation Prize 2006.

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