Istoriia bani - Rubinov A.

A close study of the baths of all times and peoples has shown that they accompany humanity from ancient times, because they meet its vital needs. The history of the baths is from ancient Egypt and continues at biblical times; recently it became known that the baths existed in the ancient inhabitants of America. The history of mores and culture in a broad sense are inextricably linked with baths. From what were built, what melted and how the baths were decorated, to what temperature the air was heated, what procedures pleased themselves amateurs, what ideas were associated with baths in different centuries, funny bath "plots" and advice of doctors - about all this fascinating book by the famous journalist A. Rubinov