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History Of Private Life, Volume I: From Pagan Rome To Byzantium
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First Of The Widely Celebrated And Sumptuously Illustrated Series, This Book Reveals In Intimate Detail What Life Was Really Like In The Ancient World. Behind The Vast Panorama Of The Pagan Roman Empire, The Reader Discovers The Intimate Daily Lives Of Citizens And Slavesfrom Concepts Of Manhood And Sexuality To Marriage And The Family, The Roles Of Women, Chastity And Contraception, Techniques Of Childbirth, Homosexuality, Religion, The Meaning Of Virtue, And The Separation Of Private And Public Spaces.The Emergence Of Christianity In The West And The Triumph Of Christian Morality With Its Emphasis On Abstinence, Celibacy, And Austerity Is Startlingly Contrasted With The Profane And Undisciplined Private Life Of The Byzantine Empire. Using Illuminating Motifs, The Authors Weave A Rich, Colorful Fabric Ornamented With The Results Of New Research And The Broad Interpretations That Only Masters Of The Subject Can Provide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'History of Private Life, Volume I'? A: The book explores the intimate daily lives of citizens and slaves in the ancient world, detailing aspects of manhood, sexuality, marriage, the roles of women, and more in both pagan Rome and the Byzantine Empire.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'History of Private Life, Volume I' is Paul Veyne.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 20, 1987.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'History of Private Life, Volume I'? A: The book contains 670 pages.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is the first volume in a widely celebrated and illustrated series.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a range of topics including daily life in ancient Rome, sexuality, marriage, the emergence of Christianity, and the contrast with Byzantine private life.
- Q: Is this edition the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'History of Private Life, Volume I'.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other history books? A: This book uniquely combines extensive research with rich illustrations, providing a detailed look at private life in ancient times, which is often overlooked in historical narratives.