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Roman passions : a history of pleasure in imperial Rome / Ray Laurence

Using archaeological evidence, this study examines how early Roman emperors cultivated leisure activities to project power and stability. It analyses first-century practices such as dining and bathing, drawing comparisons with modern industrialised society.

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