Clavdii Aeliani ... Varia Historia, Graece Adnotationibvs Lae: Perizonii in Primis Et Aliorvm Selectis Instrveta ... [Latin]

by Aelian

Book Overview

A literary cabinet of curiosities. Aelian's Historical Miscellany is a pleasurable example of light reading for Romans of the early third century. Offering engaging anecdotes about historical figures,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1145718639
• ISBN13: 9781145718630
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

very interesting book,

This text, Ailianos' "Poikile Historia" contains so many interesting stories --- such as ; topics of paiderastia, hetairai, list of heavy-drinkers, list of gluttons, that of debauchees, that of the most handsome men, famous cities for the extravagancy, and lots of curious episodes & anecdota about homosexualities, oracula, superstitions, miracula, manners and customs etc.I recommend the book for everyone who is interested in the ancient Greek and Roman World.