Samnium and the Samnites

Samnium and the Samnites
Author: E. T. Salmon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 474
Release: 1967-09-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 0521061857

This insightful book delves into the history of the Samnites, main rival of Rome, with regards to Republican Rome.

The Hill-forts of the Samnites

The Hill-forts of the Samnites
Author: S. P. Oakley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 1995
Genre: History
ISBN:

As the Roman state emerged the people of the surrounding areas became increasingly worried about their territories. The reaction of the Samnites living in the mountains and valleys of the central Apennines was to build an extraordinary network of hill-top forts. This volume describes all the fortified centres which are known in Samnium and interprets their date and purpose. the study is divided into three parts. The first introduces the Samnites and their territory and discusses the identification of their hill-forts. The second part provides a detailed inventory of all known sites while the third section is analytical, discussing the role of hill-forts in the third century BC Samnite wars and in peacetime settlement.

The Encyclopedia of Ancient Battles, 3 Volume Set

The Encyclopedia of Ancient Battles, 3 Volume Set
Author: Michael Whitby
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-05-08
Genre: History
ISBN:

Focused on battle narratives of the classical world on land and at sea, this three-volume reference covers Archaic Greece in the eighth century BC to the rise of Islam in the seventh century AD. Three-volume reference on land and sea battles of the classical world from Archaic Greece in the eighth century BC to the rise of Islam in the seventh century AD Concentrates on narratives of specific battles, sieges, campaigns, and wars Contains the most complete and up-to-date scholarship on the subject Organized by individual wars, with chronological entries for each battle Brings together a distinguished, international group of experts on ancient military history Get the digital version at www.encyclopediaofancientbattles.com.

Processes of Integration and Identity Formation in the Roman Republic

Processes of Integration and Identity Formation in the Roman Republic
Author: Saskia T. Roselaar
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2012-05-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004229116

This book focuses on day-to-day interactions between Romans and Italians interacted, and the consequences of such interactions. Drawing on new archaeological evidence, literary and epigraphic material, it presents the current state of research on integration and identity formation in the Republic.

Death and Burial in the Roman World

Death and Burial in the Roman World
Author: J. M. C. Toynbee
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 1996-10-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780801855078

The most comprehensive book on Roman burial practices—now available in paperback Never before available in paperback, J. M. C. Toynbee's study is the most comprehensive book on Roman burial practices. Ranging throughout the Roman world from Rome to Pompeii, Britain to Jerusalem—Toynbee's book examines funeral practices from a wide variety of perspectives. First, Toynbee examines Roman beliefs about death and the afterlife, revealing that few Romans believed in the Elysian Fields of poetic invention. She then describes the rituals associated with burial and mourning: commemorative meals at the gravesite were common, with some tombs having built-in kitchens and rooms where family could stay overnight. Toynbee also includes descriptions of the layout and finances of cemeteries, the tomb types of both the rich and poor, and the types of grave markers and monuments as well as tomb furnishings.

A Critical History of Early Rome

A Critical History of Early Rome
Author: Gary Forsythe
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520249912

"A remarkable book,in which Forsythe uses his thorough knowledge of the ancient evidence to reconstruct a coherent and eminently plausible picture which in turn illuminates early Roman society more immediately than any other category of evidence is able to do. Forsythe displays his impressive ability to demonstrate to what extent and why the tradition that dominates the extant historical narratives is not credible."—Kurt Raaflaub, author of The Discovery of Freedom in Ancient Greece "An excellent synthetic treatment of early Roman history found in both modern literary and archaeological materials."—Richard Mitchell, author of Patricians and Plebeians

Rome and Italy

Rome and Italy
Author: Livy
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2004-05-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 0141913118

Books VI-X of Livy's monumental work trace Rome's fortunes from its near collapse after defeat by the Gauls in 386 bc to its emergence, in a matter of decades, as the premier power in Italy, having conquered the city-state of Samnium in 293 bc. In this fascinating history, events are described not simply in terms of partisan politics, but through colourful portraits that bring the strengths, weaknesses and motives of leading figures such as the noble statesman Camillus and the corrupt Manlius vividly to life. While Rome's greatest chronicler intended his history to be a memorial to former glory, he also had more didactic aims - hoping that readers of his account could learn from the past ills and virtues of the city.

The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Republic

The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Republic
Author: Harriet I. Flower
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 519
Release: 2014-06-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107032245

This second edition examines all aspects of Roman history, and contains a new introduction, three new chapters and updated bibliographies.