Peoples of the Roman World

Peoples of the Roman World
Author: Mary T. Boatwright
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2012-02-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 0521840627

In this highly-illustrated book, Mary T. Boatwright examines five of the peoples incorporated into the Roman world from the Republican through the Imperial periods: northerners, Greeks, Egyptians, Jews, and Christians. She explores over time the tension between assimilation and distinctiveness in the Roman world, as well as the changes effected in Rome by its multicultural nature. Underlining the fundamental importance of diversity in Rome's self-identity, the book explores Roman tolerance of difference and community as the Romans expanded and consolidated their power and incorporated other peoples into their empire. The Peoples of the Roman World provides an accessible account of Rome's social, cultural, religious, and political history, exploring the rich literary, documentary, and visual evidence for these peoples and Rome's reactions to them.

Roman Empire

Roman Empire
Author: Dirk Booms
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Rome
ISBN: 9780714122854

Arguably the most formidable of powers the world has ever seen, the Roman Empire in its prime stretched from Spain to Iraq and from Germany to Egypt, encompassing all the territory in between. By AD 117, it had engulfed almost fifty countries we know today, marrying a fascinating range of cultures and traditions. This illustrated book explores the diverse peoples of the Roman Empire: how they viewed themselves and others as Romans and examining their enduring legacy today, from the languages we speak, to the legal systems we live by, the towns and cities we live in, and even to our table manners

Who's Who in the Roman World

Who's Who in the Roman World
Author: John Hazel
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2002-09-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134592515

Who's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide to an era which continues to fascinate today. The figures included come from all walks of Roman life and include some of history's most famous - not to mention infamous - figures as well as hitherto little-known, but no less fascinating, characters. These include : * the notorious emperors - Caligula; Nero; Elagabalus; Commodus * the great poets, philosophers and historians - Virgil; Tacitus; Seneca; Ovid * the brilliant politicians and soldiers - Hannibal; Scipio; Caesar; Mark Antony; Constantine * noteworthy citizens - Acte, mistress of Nero; Catiline, the revolutionary; Spartacus, champion of the slaves; Gaius Verres, the corrupt governor of Sicily. The inclusion of cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, select bibliographies, maps, genealogies and an author's preface complete what is at once a superb reference resource and an enormously entertaining read.

Old Age in the Roman World

Old Age in the Roman World
Author: Tim G. Parkin
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 522
Release: 2003-05-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780801871283

"Noting that privileges granted to the aged generally took the form of exemptions from duties rather than positive benefits, Tim Parkin argues that the elderly were granted no privileged status or guaranteed social role. At the same time, they were permitted - and expected - to continue to participate actively in society for as long as they were able."--BOOK JACKET.

The Roman Empire and Its Germanic Peoples

The Roman Empire and Its Germanic Peoples
Author: Herwig Wolfram
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2005-03-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520244907

An account of the Germanic peoples and their kingdom between the 3rd and 8th centuries, as they invaded, settled in and transformed the Roman empire.

Creating Ethnicities & Identities in the Roman World

Creating Ethnicities & Identities in the Roman World
Author: Andrew Gardner
Publisher: University of London Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781905670468

"This volume arises from two inter-related sessions presented at the 7th Roman Archaeology Conference, held at UCL and Birkbeck College in March 2007"--Page vii.

The Roman World 44 BC–AD 180

The Roman World 44 BC–AD 180
Author: Martin Goodman
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2002-04-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1134943857

Goodman presents a lucid and balanced picture of the Roman world examining the Roman empire from a variety of perspectives; cultural, political, civic, social and religious.

Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire

Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire
Author: Matthew Bunson
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1438110278

Not much has happened in the Roman Empire since 1994 that required the first edition to be updated, but Bunson, a prolific reference and history author, has revised it, incorporated new findings and thinking, and changed the dating style to C.E. (Common Era) and B.C.E. (Before Common Era). For the 500 years from Julius Caesar and the Gallic Wars in 59-51 B.C.E. to the fall of the empire in the west in 476 C.E, he discusses personalities, terms, sites, and events. There is very little cross-referencing.

The Romans : from village to empire

The Romans : from village to empire
Author: Mary Taliaferro Boatwright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 586
Release: 2011-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780199730575

"The Romans unfolds Rome's remarkable evolution from village to monarchy and then republic and finally to one-man rule by an emperor whose power at its peak stretched from Scotland to Iraq and the Nile Valley. Firmly grounded in ancient literary and material sources, the book captures and analyzes the outstanding political and military landmarks from the Punic Wars, to Caesar's conquest of Gaul and his crossing of the Rubicon, to the victory of Octavian over Mark Antony, to Constantine's adoption of Christianity. Here too are some of the most fascinating individuals ever to walk across the world stage, including Hannibal, Mithridates, Pompey, Cicero, Cleopatra, Augustus, Livia, Nero, Marcus Aurelius, and Shapur. The authors bring to life many aspects of Rome's cultural and social history, from the role of women, to literature, entertainments, town-planning, portraiture, and religion. The book incorporates more than 30 maps."--Jacket.

Life, Death, and Entertainment in the Roman Empire

Life, Death, and Entertainment in the Roman Empire
Author: David Stone Potter
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1999
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9780472085682

"Life, Death, and Entertainment in the Roman Empire gives those who have a general interest in Roman antiquity a starting point informed by the latest developments in scholarship for understanding the extraordinary range of Roman society. Family structure, gender identity, food supply, religion, and entertainment are all crucial to an understanding of the Roman world. As views of Roman history have broadened in recent decades to encompass a wider range of topics, the need has grown for a single volume that can offer a starting point for all these diverse subjects, for readers of all backgrounds."--Page 4 of cover.