Publisher's Synopsis
Some Inquiries Concerning Human Sacrifices Among The Romans is a historical book written by Thatcher Thayer and first published in 1878. The book explores the practice of human sacrifices among the ancient Romans, examining the historical evidence and attempting to understand the motivations behind this brutal ritual. Thayer draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and historical accounts, to provide a comprehensive and detailed analysis of this controversial topic. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of human sacrifice among the Romans. Thayer discusses the different types of sacrifices that were performed, the reasons why they were carried out, and the social and cultural context in which they took place. He also examines the role of religion in the practice of human sacrifice, as well as the attitudes of the Romans towards this barbaric ritual. Some Inquiries Concerning Human Sacrifices Among The Romans is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that sheds light on one of the darkest and most disturbing aspects of ancient Roman society.Preceded By A Reprint Of The Correspondence Between Mr. Macaulay, Sir Robert Peel, And Lord Mahon, Upon The Same Subject.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
