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Eunuchs in Antiquity and Beyond

Eunuchs in Antiquity and Beyond
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Publisher : Classical Press of Wales
Total Pages : 296
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Download or read book Eunuchs in Antiquity and Beyond written by Shaun Tougher and published by Classical Press of Wales. This book was released on 2002 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eunuchs both embarrassed and intrigued the ancient world'. These thirteen essays, all but one from a conference held in Cardiff in 1999, reflect the recent revival in interest in these enigmatic half men' who often played a significant role in the court politics of Persia, Greece, Rome and Byzantium.


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