The Brothers of Romulus : Fraternal "Pietas" in Roman Law, Literature, and Society.

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Stories about brothers were central to Romans' public and poetic myth making, to their experience of family life, and to their ideas about intimacy among men. Through the analysis of literary and legal representations of brothers, Cynthia Bannon attempts to re-create the context and contradicti...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Bannon, Cynthia J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Romulus, > King of Rome > Family.
Romulus, > King of Rome
Brothers > Rome > Conduct of life.
Interpersonal relations > Rome.
Brothers in literature.
Kinship (Roman law)
Frères > Rome > Morale pratique.
Frères dans la littérature.
Parenté (Droit romain)
HISTORY > Ancient > Rome.
Brothers in literature
Civilization
Families
Interpersonal relations
Rome > Civilization.
Rome > Civilisation.
Rome (Empire)
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; Introduction; ONE: At Home; TWO: Between Brothers; THREE: In the Forum; FOUR: On the Battlefield; FIVE: At the Palace; CONCLUSION; BIBLIOGRAPHY; AUTHOR INDEX; SUBJECT INDEX.

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