Portraits of the Vestal Virgins, Priestesses of Ancient Rome

Portraits of the Vestal Virgins, Priestesses of Ancient Rome
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Total Pages : 333
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ISBN-10 : 9780472118953
ISBN-13 : 0472118951
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Download or read book Portraits of the Vestal Virgins, Priestesses of Ancient Rome written by Molly Lindner and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines portraits of Rome's Vestal Virgins as artistic documents and political vehicles


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