Sexual Life In Ancient Rome (Hardcover)

The psychological basis of the Roman Empire was a ruthless, frequently sadistic "will to power." This impulse is highly manifest in Ancient Roman attitudes towards sex. After describing women's position in Roman society, Otto Kiefer skilfully surveys the crypto-sexual satisfaction derived by Romans from a range of activities: the sadistic treatment of slaves, savage public executions involving crucifixion and the mauling of naked, unarmed prisoners by wild beasts, and almost incredible mass-gladiatorial combats. The strong sexual element in Roman religion receives attention, as do the varying attitudes towards sex of Rome's major writers. A gallery of Emperors and Empresses complete with their often bizarre tastes, is included and Otto Kiefer takes a critical look at the notion that Rome's sexual excesses contributed to its decline and fall.

General

Imprint:	Kegan Paul
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2001
First published:	2000
Authors:	Otto Kiefer
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-7103-0701-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Sexual behaviour Promotions
LSN:	0-7103-0701-2
Barcode:	9780710307019

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