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Histories of the Unexpected: The Romans
1786497735, 9781786497734, 9781786497741

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Sam Willis
James Daybell

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Table of contents :
A Personal Note
Acknowledgements
The Romans: An Introduction
1. Walls
2. Tattoos
3. Posture
4. Taming
5. Recycling
6. Walking
7. Poison
8. The Kiss
9. Collecting Art
10. Solar Power
11. Fish
12. Benches
13. Weaving
14. Fattening
15. Shopping
16. Wicked Stepmothers
17. Feet
18. Inkwells
19. Demonic Possession
20. The Seven Number
Selected Further Reading
Illustration Credits
Index

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