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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Principal: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D (Author)
Outros autores: Romm, James S. (Translator)
Formato: Licensed eBooks
Idioma:inglés
latín
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press [2020]
Series:Ancient wisdom for modern readers.
Acceso en liña:https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctv10crd19
Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • On Benefits
  • Epistle 81
  • Notes