Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a provocative and authoritative analysis of the only definitive brothel from Greco-Roman antiquity. Scholars and fans of the Greco-Roman world, women's history, and the history of prostitution will find this an essential read. All readers will appreciate the accessible writing style and numerous illustrations.
Trade Review'… richly illustrated (and) accompanied by thoughtful analysis.' Sarah E. Bond, History Today
'… invites readers to consider the famous Pompeiian brothel in the context of the gender and class of clients and prostitutes, as a window to understanding social hierarchy in the ancient city.' L. De Danaan, Choice
'If Sarah Levin-Richardson is right that this brothel was an economic anomaly, rather than a representation of common Roman practice, this turns our understanding of ancient prostitution on its head. The Brothel of Pompeii brings home the value of stopping to listen to the unheard voices of the past.' Rebecca Langlands, The Times Literary Supplement
'With this definitive publication, Levin-Richardson makes a lasting contribution to our knowledge of ancient prostitution and to ancient social history in general.' Marilyn Skinner, CJ Online
Table of ContentsPart I: 1. Architecture; 2. Material finds; 3. Graffiti; 4. Frescoes; 5. Upper floor; Part II: 6. Male clients; 7. Female prostitutes; 8. Male prostitutes.
