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New York: Dorset Press, 1993. X, 388pp., last 8 blank, translators' preface, introduction by author, geological table and index of authors mentioned. 1/4 black cloth spine with gilt writing and 3/4 blackboards. Bumping to the lower spine of the book and to the top right-hand corner of the front cover. Illustrated dustwrapper, showing a Roman orgy scene, against a green background with yellow writing on the front panel and spine. A little creasing to the top and bottom dustwrapper edges. The author "... deals first with position of women in the Rome and the different types of marriage which took place, and also discusses divorcing prostitution. He passes next to the analysis of the sadistic instinct in the education of children, in the treatment of slaves, and in the public executions and the gladitorial games. A short account of dress, dancing, and the theatre leads to a full analysis of eroticism in Roman poetry.".. Reprint. 1/4 Cloth and Boards. Good/Good. Octavo - up to 9 ¾" Tall. Sexuality.