Bathing in the Roman world / Fikret Yegul.
Bathing in the Roman world / Fikret Yegul.
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Publisher
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Date
2010.
Call Numbers
N391.64094/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 256 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents
Popularity of Roman bathing culture -- Bathing rituals and activities -- Critics of Roman bathing : ethical and moral concerns -- Origins and development of Roman baths and bathing -- Heating and water supply systems of Roman baths -- Architecture of Roman baths -- Provincial baths of North Africa -...
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Publisher
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2010.
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Summary
"In Bathing in the Roman World, Fikret Yegul examines the social and cultural aspects of one of the key Roman institutions. Guiding the reader through the customs, rituals, and activities associated with public bathing, Yegul traces the origins and development of baths and bathing customs and analyzes the sophisticated technology and architecture o...
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Bathing in the Roman world / Fikret Yegul.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N391.64094/1
Record Identifier
74Vv3V43KeBA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv3V43KeBA
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ISBN
0521549620 (pbk.)
9780521840323 (hardback)
0521840325 (hardback)
9780521549622 (pbk.)
DDC
391.640945632
MMS ID
991009730069702626
