1547 RELIGION of ANCIENT ROME FULLY ILLUSTRATED antique 16th CENTURY

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Title: 1547 RELIGION of ANCIENT ROME FULLY ILLUSTRATED antique 16th CENTURY

Description: Guillaume Du Choul Discours de la religion des anciens Romains Lyon; 1547 Rare illustrated edition with numerous wood engravings showing instruments and everyday objects, medals, rites and customs. This scholarly study aims to explain the central role of religion in the political, social and moral life of the Romans It analyzes in detail the deities, the rites, the festivals and the religious ceremonies while exploring religious institutions such as the pontiffs, the augurs and the priestly colleges, showing how these structures framed and influenced Roman society Du Choul also highlights the symbolic and functional role of myths, domestic cults and sacrifices, underscoring their impact on citizens' behavior and on the legitimization of political power - Later hardback, worn (half-leather , marbled boards, hinges split but the binding remains solid, headcaps missing, smooth spine with partial manuscript title) Good interior condition, minor toning, the last table leaf replaced by an old manuscript leaf, some dampstain to the three leaves (one of them is damaged), pretty headbands, nice initials Size 6.5 by 9" text in French Please see my other auctions

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1547 RELIGION of ANCIENT ROME FULLY ILLUSTRATED antique 16th CENTURY

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Estimate $1,500-$2,000

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