How to give : an ancient guide to giving and receiving /
"Romans in the Age of Nero were preoccupied with transactional obligations, namely, what one could expect in return for something given. Emperors firmed up their power by offering donations to troops, or handouts to the public; rich men received hosts of clientelae every morning, godfather-styl...
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| Format: | Licensed eBooks |
| Language: | English Latin |
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Princeton :
Princeton University Press
[2020]
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| Series: | Ancient wisdom for modern readers.
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctv10crd19 |
Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Introduction
- On Benefits
- Epistle 81
- Notes