Carlin A. Barton

Roman Honor: The Fire in the Bones

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ISBN 13:: 9780520225251
author:: Carlin A. Barton
format:: HardBack
publisher:: University of California Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 339
Dimensions:: 152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:: History Textbook
Condition:: New
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Roman Honor: The Fire in the Bones by Carlin A. Barton explores the complex emotional and spiritual life of ancient Rome, focusing on the sentiments of honor that shaped its society. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including ancient writings and contemporary theories, Barton sheds new light on Roman physical and psychological life. Through an evocative analysis of contests, ordeals, acts of supplication and confession, and the sense of shame, Barton reveals how inner desires influenced social behavior in ancient Rome. This book offers a nuanced understanding of Roman society, elucidating the intricate relationship between its citizens' inner lives and social fabric. By building on both old and new scholarship, Barton provides a rich and imaginative exploration of Roman history, society, and culture, making this book appealing to readers interested in these subjects.

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