The Plague of Lust, Vol. 1 (of 2) / Being a History of Venereal Disease in Classical Antiquity

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62300

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The Plague of Lust, Vol. 1 (of 2) / Being a History of Venereal Disease in Classical Antiquity

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This book is a historical account of venereal disease in classical antiquity, written by Dr. Julius Rosenbaum. It explores the cult of Venus, phallic worship, brothels, and other sexual perversions among the ancients.

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The Plague of Lust, Vol. 1 (of 2) is a historical account of venereal disease in classical antiquity written by Dr. Julius Rosenbaum. The book explores the cult of Venus, phallic worship, brothels, and other sexual perversions among the ancients. It examines the existence, symptoms, and incidence of venereal disease from ancient literature to classical antiquity, challenging the popular theory that it was introduced at the end of the 15th century. The book is a valuable resource for historians, medical specialists, and scholars interested in classical studies. Dr. Rosenbaum's work is based on an enormous apparatus criticus of quotations from Greek and Latin writers, both in prose and verse, which he collected to throw light on one special subject of enquiry. The book covers various aspects of venereal disease, including its existence, symptoms, and incidence, as well as the cult of Venus and phallic worship. It also examines the role of brothels and courtesans in ancient society and the prevalence of sexual perversions among the ancients. Dr. Rosenbaum's work is significant because it challenges the popular theory that venereal disease was introduced at the end of the 15th century, instead arguing that it existed in classical antiquity. The book is a valuable resource for historians, medical specialists, and scholars interested in classical studies. It provides a detailed account of the cult of Venus, phallic worship, brothels, and other sexual perversions among the ancients, as well as the existence, symptoms, and incidence of venereal disease from ancient literature to classical antiquity. The book is written in a formal tone and is intended for specialists in history, medicine, and classical studies. It is not meant for general readers but rather for those who are interested in the historical and medical aspects of venereal disease.

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