The Art of Forgetting: Disgrace & 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807871885
• ISBN13: 9780807871881
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"