The Art of Forgetting: Disgrace and Oblivion in Roman Political Culture

By Harriet I. Flower

Book Overview

Elite Romans periodically chose to limit or destroy the memory of a leading citizen who was deemed an unworthy member of the community. Sanctions against memory could lead to the removal or mutilation... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1469603438
• ISBN13: 9781469603438
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press