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PREFACE
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1.THE DAWN OF ROME
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Awakening in ancient Rome
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The morning meal: the ientaculum
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Work in the eternal city
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Social relations and public life
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The afternoon: Break and preparations for dinner
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The Roman Evening: Dinner and Entertainment
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2.THE ROMAN KITCHEN
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Architecture of the Roman kitchen
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Cooking tools and techniques
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Ingredients of the Roman larder
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Daily meals and the social division
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Bread and its fundamental role
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Cooking and religious holidays
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3.PANEM ET CIRCENSES
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Food as a political tool
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Imperial banquets: Luxury and spectacle
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The circus and the arena: Food and entertainment
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Public feasts and ritual food
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Wine: Beverage and social ritual
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Food, hospitality and honor
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4.ROME'S MARKETS
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The Roman Forum: Heart of commerce and politics
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Trajan's markets and their wonders
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Street vendors and the local markets
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International trade: Spices, textiles, and luxury goods
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The meat and fish market
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The organization and regulation of markets
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5.FROM THE LAND TO THE TABLE
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The villa rustica: The hub of agricultural production
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The main crops: Cereals, grapevine, and olive tree
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Roman peasants: Life in the countryside
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Livestock husbandry and trade
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Food gathering and storage
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The transportation of agricultural products in Rome
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6.THE WORKSHOPS AND ARTISANS
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The beating heart of the urban economy
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Craft guilds: The Roman guilds
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The work of the blacksmith: Forging weapons and tools
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The art of the potter: From vases to amphorae
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The world of weaving: From yarn to Roman fashion
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Apprenticeship: The training of artisans
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7.THE ROMAN DOMUS
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The structure of the domus: From atrium to peristyle
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The luxury of interior decoration
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The domus as the center of family and social life
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The security system and privacy in the domus
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Servitude and slaves in the domus
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The technological innovations of the domus: Heating and lighting
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8.THE INSULAE
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Vertical architecture: The structure of the insulae
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Life in the insulae: Crowding and proximity
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The cost of living: Rents and economic conditions
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The danger of fire and collapse
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Shared services: Communal kitchens and latrines
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Social life in the insulae
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9.WATER AND FIRE
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Aqueducts: The masterpiece of Roman engineering
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Public fountains and cisterns
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Space and bath heating: The hypocaust
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The management of fire: Furnaces and urban kitchens
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The importance of water in patrician homes
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Rome's sewage system: An innovation for public health
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10.THE BATHS OF ROME
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The great public baths: Caracalla, Diocletian, and Trajan
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A daily ritual: The thermal route
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Not just baths: Recreational activities in the baths
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The role of the baths in political and social life
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Private baths: Luxury for the few
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The baths as a symbol of Roman identity
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11.THE STREETS OF ROME
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The main streets of Rome: From the Forum to the Suburra
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The street traders and the stalls
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Vehicles on the move: From carts to litters
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The back streets and alleys: Life in working-class neighborhoods
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Traffic and urban regulations
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Road maintenance and bridges: Engineering pride
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12.THE LEISURE TIME OF THE ROMANS
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The Roman theater: comedy, tragedy and spectacle
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The chariot races at the Circus Maximus
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Board games and domestic entertainment
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Wrestling and gymnastic performances
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Public festivals and celebrations
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Reading and debate: Culture as a pastime
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13.THE ROMAN CALENDAR
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The Kalends, Nine and Ides: The scanning of time in Rome
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Religious festivals: From the Saturnalia to the Lupercalia
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Civil festivals and triumphs
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The feriae: Days of rest and devotion
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Family celebrations: Births, weddings and funerals
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The influence of the agricultural calendar
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14.DAILY WORSHIP
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The domestic altars: Lares, Penates and the Genius
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Daily rituals: Prayers and offerings
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Domestic festivals: Celebrating the gods in the family
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The role of the pater familias in domestic worship
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Amulets and spiritual protection
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The cult of the dead: Remembrance and funeral rites
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15.ROME'S SCHOOLS
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Early lessons: Elementary education
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The figure of the grammaticus: The study of literature
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The art of rhetoric: Preparing for public life
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Female education: A rare privilege
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Philosophical studies: Seeking Wisdom
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Schools of rhetoric and academies: Training orators
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16.ROMAN WOMEN
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The life of a matron: Mistress of the home and symbol of virtue
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Roman Marriage: Expectations and Duties
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Women and work: Beyond domestic life
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Female education: Education and life skills
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The indirect political role of Roman women
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Female deities and religious worship: A sacred role
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17.CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
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Birth and early years: Rites and traditions
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Games and early learning: Growing up with fun and discipline
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The transition to formal education: Primary schools
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Roman adolescence: Preparing for adult life
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Family relationships and the authority of the pater familias
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Practical learning: Work and social life in adolescence
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18.MARRIAGE AND THE ROMAN FAMILY
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The Rite of Marriage: A Family Alliance
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The wedding banquet and family traditions
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The management of the family: The role of the pater familias
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Divorce and separation: Unions and disruptions
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Children and family continuity
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Ancestor worship: A family beyond death
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19.SLAVES IN ROME
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Origins of Slaves: The Conquest and the Slave Market
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Domestic and agricultural work: Slaves serving the family
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Slaves in public life: Workers and officials
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The discipline and punishment of slaves
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Slaves private lives: Family and relationships
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The possibility of redemption: Slavery and freedom
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20.THE FREEDMEN
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The process of manumissio: Becoming a freedman
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The rights and obligations of freedmen
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Freedmen and the economy: New job opportunities
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The social rise of freedmen: Success stories
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The bond with the former master: Patronage and friendship
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Freedmen and culture: Participation in public and artistic life
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21.FASHION IN ROME
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The fabric of society: The importance of materials
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The toga and the tunic: Symbols of identity
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Women's fashion: Style and decoration
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The art of beauty: Hairstyles and cosmetics
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The role of jewelry and accessories
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Military clothing: Function and distinction
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22.MEDICINE AND HEALTH IN ROME
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Physicians and healers: The protagonists of Roman medicine
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Medical tools and practices
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The concept of health and disease
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Life in the baths: Hygiene and health
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Epidemics and plagues: Coping with disease on a large scale
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The role of religion in healing
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23.THE SENATE AND THE FORUM
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The Roman Forum: Political and Social Center
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The Senate of Rome: The Voice of the Republic and the Empire
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The daily life of a senator: Commitments and privileges
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Orators and rhetoric: The art of political discourse
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Elections and public office: The Roman Political System
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The decline of senatorial power: The rise of the emperor
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24.THE ENTERTAINERS OF ROME
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The Roman theater: actors and entertainers
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Singers and Musicians: The Soundtracks of Rome
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Mimes and acrobats: Performances in the piazzas
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Poets and declamators: The voice of Roman culture
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Gladiators of the spectacle: Entertainment outside the arena
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Patronage and art: Protection of artists by the elite
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25.TRAVEL IN ROME
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The Roads of the Empire: Construction and Maintenance
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The means of transportation: From chariot to ship
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Inns and refreshment places: Hospitality along the roads
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Distinguished travelers: governors, soldiers and merchants
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Passports and security: Traveling within the Empire
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Port cities: Trade and cultural crossroads
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26.THE TWILIGHT OF ROME
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The crisis of the 3rd century: Invasions, civil wars and instability
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Economic decline and the change in trade
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The evolution of cities: Decadence and abandonment
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New religious values: Christianity and social transformation
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The transformation of political power: From senate to new rulers
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The end of an era: The fall of Rome and the transition to the Middle Ages
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POSTFATION
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