Roma Oscura : La Vida Secreta de Los Romanos.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sommer, Michael.

Series:

Anverso Series

Anverso Series ; v.31

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Cults--Rome.

Cults.

Secrecy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tres Cantos, Madrid : Edicionesakal México, 2024.

Summary:

Michael Sommer's 'Roma oscura' delves into the hidden and often dark aspects of Roman history, exploring secretive cults, political corruption, brutal crimes, and clandestine lives of its citizens. The book investigates provocative questions and mysteries, such as drug use among Roman emperors, secret societies, and the boundaries between public and private life in Ancient Rome. Through modern scientific methods and historical analysis, Sommer unveils the concealed worlds behind closed doors, offering insights into the societal norms, governance, and cultural practices of the time. Intended for history enthusiasts, the book sheds light on the complexities of Roman society, emphasizing its seductive, dangerous, and enigmatic nature. Generated by AI.

Contents:

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Mysterium. Lo ajeno más próximo

1. Secretum. De puertas cerradas y lugares secretos

2. Historias de cama. De emperadores y cortesanas

3. Noticias de la oscuridad. De escritos cifrados y libros prohibidos

4. Al servicio de Su Majestad. De espías y armas prodigiosas

5. Sustancias prohibidas. De envenenadoras y traficantes de drogas

6. «Priscila debe perecer». De magia negra y extrañas transformaciones

7. Compañeros discretos. De conjuras y logias secretas

8. Ofertas que no se pueden rechazar. Sobre corrupción y crimen organizado

9. Crimen y castigo. De tramposos y asesinos

10. Cultos a escondidas. De misterios y ritos secretos

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ISBN:

9788446055907

8446055902

OCLC:

1463768666