Sexual Life In Ancient Rome
| Author | : Otto Kiefer |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 401 |
| Release | : 2012-11-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781136181986 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1136181989 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sexual Life In Ancient Rome by : Otto Kiefer
Download or read book Sexual Life In Ancient Rome written by Otto Kiefer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
