Sexual Life in Ancient Rome (History & politics) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

Sexual Life in Ancient Rome (History & politics) Book

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.Read More

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  • 0094744807
  • 9780094744806
  • Otto Kiefer
  • 17 April 1995
  • Constable
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 380
  • New edition
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