"Freedmen occupied a place in Roman society between slaves on the one hand and full citizens on the other. Playing an extremely important role in the economic life of the Roman world, they were also a key instrument for replenishing and even increasing the size of the citizen bo…
Römische Agrarhandbücher sind weit mehr als Medien zur Vermittlung von Sachwissen. Sie sind auch literarische Gebilde aus der Feder begabter Autoren samt dem damit verbundenen ästhetischen Anspruch und den literarischen Traditionen. Sie sind zugleich Ausdruck der gesellschaftspo…
Soranus' gynecology
by Temkin, Owsei, Soranus,, of Ephesus
fromACLS Humanities E-Book (Series)
"Including a section on infant care, Soranus' Gynecology represents ancient gynecological and obstetrical practice at its height. An introduction and notes by Temkin provide insight into the work's historical and scientific background."--Publisher description.
A Companion to Marcus Aurelius presents the first comprehensive collection of essays to explore all essential facets relating to contemporary Marcus Aurelius studies. First collection of its kind to commission new stateoftheart scholarship on Marcus Aurelius Features readings th…
Power and Knowledge charts a history of three ancient scientiae in the Roman Empire - astrology, medical prognosis, and physiognomy (the art of discerning character or destiny from a person's physique). Drawing on contemporary approaches in social theory and the philosophy of sc…
Power and Knowledge charts a history of three ancient scientiae in the Roman Empire - astrology, medical prognosis, and physiognomy (the art of discerning character or destiny from a person's physique). Drawing on contemporary approaches in social theory and the philosophy of sc…
