Portraits of the Vestal Virgins, Priestesses of Ancient Rome

Author	: Molly Lindner
Publisher	: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages	: 333
Release	: 2015-08-20
ISBN-10	: 9780472118953
ISBN-13	: 0472118951
Rating	: 4/5 (951 Downloads)

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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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