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Believing Ancient Women
This volume deploys recent feminist epistemological frameworks to analyze how concepts like knowledge, authority, rationality, objectivity and testimony were constructed in Greece …
Imperial Ideals in the Roman West
This book examines the figure of the Roman emperor as a unifying symbol for the western empire. It documents an extensive correspondence between the ideals cited in honorific …
Alpine Connections
This research represents a pivotal advancement in our understanding of the complex interactions between Rome and Noricum. Initially integrated as a kingdom, Noricum underwent a …
Myths Of Greece And Rome - Narrated With Special Reference To Literature And Art
This classic book comprehensively details the myths of Greece and Rome. Beautifully illustrated and with many chapters including 'Neptune', 'The Trojan War' and an 'Analysis of …
After Life in Roman Paganism
Empire of Difference
This book is a comparative study of imperial organization and longevity that assesses Ottoman successes as well as failures against those of other empires with similar …
Lion House
Army of the Roman Emperors
Compared to modern standard, the Roman army of the imperial era was surprisingly small. However, when assessed in terms of their various tasks, they by far outstrip modern armies – …
Short History of the Etruscans
Of all civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean, it is perhaps the Etruscans who hold the greatest allure. This is fundamentally because, unlike their Greek and Latin neighbours, …
The Romans For Dummies
"A must for anyone interested in the Roman Empire and its impact on world history."—Tony Robinson, star of Blackadder and Time Team This entertaining and informative guide is the …
Philosophical Life in Cicero's Letters
Cicero's letters are saturated with learned philosophical allusions and arguments. This innovative study shows just how fundamental these are for understanding Cicero's …
Year of the Four Emperors
Step into one of the most chaotic and transformative years in Roman history. In 69 AD, the mighty Roman Empire was thrown into turmoil as four emperors-Galba, Otho, Vitellius, and …