Peoples of the Roman world / Mary T. Boatwright.

Author/creator Boatwright, Mary Taliaferro
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Descriptionxviii, 241 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCambridge introduction to Roman civilization
Cambridge introduction to Roman civilization. ^A703152
Contents Rome and its peoples -- Gauls, Celts, Germans, and other "northerners" -- The Greeks, different yet alike -- Egypt and Egyptians in Roman imagination and life -- The Jews : political, social, or religious threat, or no threat at all? -- Christians, a new people -- Rome's peoples and Rome -- Timeline -- Glossary.
Abstract "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"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011016120
ISBN9780521840620 (hbk.)
ISBN0521840627 (hbk.)
ISBN9780521549943 (pbk.)
ISBN0521549949 (pbk.)
Standard identifier# 40020581485

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DG190 .B63 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold