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A history of private life : 1, from pagan Rome to Byzantium / editor, Paul Veyne ; translator, Arthur Goldhammer

This volume examines daily life in the ancient world, tracing social structures and cultural norms from the Roman Empire to the Byzantine era. It explores family dynamics, sexuality, and the transition from pagan traditions to Christian morality.

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