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First published in 2001. 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, Keifer
skilfully surveys the crypto-sexual satisfaction derived by Romans
from a range of activities.
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.
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