This textbook outlines the factors that every student must assess for a proper understanding of the period, from the attitudes of the aristocracy and the role of state religion to the function of political institutions. This second edition also contains a new introduction and an updated bibliography.
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This textbook outlines the factors that every student must assess for a proper understanding of the period, from the attitudes of the aristocracy and the role of state religion to the function of political institutions.
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Preface Introduction 1. The Nature of the Problem 2. The Cultural Horizons of the Aristocracy 3. Religion 4. Political Institutions 5. The Working of Politics 6. Rome and the Outside World Epilogue Appendix: Literary sources in translation Bibliography and abbreviations Index
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Provides an excellent overview of some of the major trends in the last century of the Roman Republic.
Outlines the key elements of the of the Late Roman Republic period, from the attitudes of the aristocracy, the role of state religion, and function of political institutions.
Authored by two high profile and well-respected Classicists

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780715629284
Publisert
2000-01-27
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bristol Classical Press
Vekt
180 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128

Biographical note

Mary Beard is Professor of Classics, and Fellow of Newnham College, University of Cambridge, UK, and Classics Editor of the Times Literary Supplement. Michael Crawford is Professor of Ancient History, University College London, UK.