| A Companion to the Roman Republic Contributor(s): Rosenstein, Nathan (Editor), Morstein-Marx, Robert (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1405102179 ISBN-13: 9781405102179 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $203.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: This" Companion" provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman republican history as it is currently practiced. The volumetakes account of recent developments that have enriched our picture of the Republic. These include the continuing archaeological exploration of Italy, increasingly sophisticated approaches to textual sources, and the opening up of new areas of historical study and debate such as the nature of the republican political system, Roman identity formation, representation of the body, collective memory, and demography and social structure. At the same time, the book retains the drama of the Republic's rise and fall. The "Companion" is divided into three parts. The opening section emphasizes both the evidence of texts and physical remains, and the models and assumptions that scholars bring to these artifacts. This section includes coverage of the role played by the physical geography and environment of Italy. The second part offers a compact but detailed narrative of military and political developments from the birth of Rome through to the death of Julius Caesar; while the third and longest part highlights recent research and current controversies in the field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: 937.02 |
| LCCN: 2005021926 |
| Physical Information: 1.88" H x 7.06" W x 9.98" (3.26 lbs) 776 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This" Companion" provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Roman Republican history as it is currently practiced. Highlights recent developments, including archaeological discoveries, fresh approaches to textual sources, and the opening up of new areas of historical study. Retains the drama of the Republic's rise and fall. Emphasizes not just the evidence of texts and physical remains, but also the models and assumptions that scholars bring to these artefacts. Looks at the role played by the physical geography and environment of Italy. Offers a compact but detailed narrative of military and political developments from the birth of the Roman Republic through to the death of Julius Caesar. Discusses current controversies in the field. |