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Roman sex: 100 BC - AD 250 / by John R. Clarke ; new photography by Michael Larvey

This study examines newly discovered Roman sexual art within its original social contexts, including the home, the brothel, and the banquet. It provides an analysis of sexual practices and cultural attitudes in the ancient world.

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