Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282107126 ISBN 13: 9780282107123
Librería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes aim at the sins of Rome's women in the first century and skewers them with the author's incisive wit and scorn. Satire and mockery are the author's weapons of choice to combat the vice and corruption prevalent among the women of the upper classes, concluding that even those women of lower socioeconomic status are not immune to such behaviors. The author takes issue with the notion that the virtue of chastity still existed in Roman women, contending that any hint of it had completely disappeared long ago. Examining this societal ill from various angles, the author focuses on the theme of female sexual excess and the resulting breakdown of marital relationships. He posits that the relentless pursuit of pleasure and luxury by Roman women has led them to abandon their traditional roles and responsibilities within the family. No longer content with their prescribed place in society, they now seek power and control, often at the expense of their husbands. The author argues that this unbridled desire for gratification has corrupted the very fabric of Roman society, leading to a decline in morality and a rise in social unrest. The author's insights into the destructive potential of unrestrained female desire remain relevant today, offering a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked self-gratification and the importance of maintaining balance and moderation in all aspects of life. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282107126 ISBN 13: 9780282107123
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Publicado por Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0282107126 ISBN 13: 9780282107123
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.