The Topography of Violence in the Greco-Roman World

The Topography of Violence in the Greco-Roman World
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Total Pages : 423
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ISBN-10 : 9780472119820
ISBN-13 : 0472119826
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Book Synopsis The Topography of Violence in the Greco-Roman World by : Werner Riess

Download or read book The Topography of Violence in the Greco-Roman World written by Werner Riess and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how location confers cultural meaning on acts of violence, and renders them socially acceptable--or not


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