Sexual Life In Ancient Rome

Sexual Life In Ancient Rome PDF Author: Otto Kiefer
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136181989
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401

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Book Description
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.