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Summary: Much needed historical document!
Review: The book is a very well documented historical document in English that covers everything that we know in detail about the life that Hadrian and Antinous shared together and the world in which they lived. Wherever facts are not known, the several existing theories are exposed. It is an open minded, honest book that recovers some of the facts that, due to the political and religious agendas of previous sources, have remained hidden or were not disclosed or explored fully previously.
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Summary: LOVED THIS BOOK
Review: To love this book as much as I did you may need a pre-existing interest in the subject matters of the mystery religions of ancient Rome, and the history of homoeroticism. Short of loving the book, if you have an interest in History and/or Gay studies, then you will certainly at least like it a great deal. For those that aren't simply history buffs, it describes what can only be called one of the most romantic gay love stories in history...the story of the Emperor Hadrian and his beloved Antinous. If your Gay and care at all about your history this book is a must read. Hadrian loved Antinous so much that he started a religion based on him...a once very popular religion it would seem. Upon seeing the many photos of sculptures of Antinous in the book, you may be tempted to worship him yourself! Love, amazing beauty, tragedy, and real history...it doesn't get any better than this.
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