The Plague of Lust, Volume 2 (of 2). A History of Venereal Disease in Classical Antiquity by Julius Rosenbaum is a study of the prevalence and impact of venereal disease in the ancient Greek and Roman world. The author examines in detail the medical, social and cultural aspects of these diseases, as well as their consequences for society and individuals. Rosenbaum analyzes a variety of artifacts, textual sources, and archaeological data to reconstruct the history of venereal disease control in ancient civilizations. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the medical and social history of the ancient world.