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Discover the deep-seated connections between civic and military life in ancient Rome with 'Crossing the Pomerium.' This thought-provoking book, published by Princeton University Press in 2020, delves into the significance of the pomerium, the sacred boundary that defined the relationship between the city and its expanding empire. Renowned author Michael Koortbojian expertly examines how Romans utilized social customs and monumental architecture to distinguish their capital from military might, emphasizing the importance of religious and legal separation from warfare.
Explore the captivating themes within this trade binding volume, including the stark contrast of Romans adorned in armor against the backdrop of their civic identity, the critical role of religious ceremonies in wartime, and the imperial image of Constantine on his namesake arch. Each chapter of 'Crossing the Pomerium' invites readers into a nuanced reconsideration of ancient Roman ideals, offering insights into how Romans reconciled their historical narratives with contemporary practices amid the Mediterranean's shifting power dynamics.
With its rich visual content and scholarly depth, this book is essential for anyone interested in Roman history, military studies, or cultural heritage. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this extraordinary exploration of ancient Rome's cultural landscape.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691195032.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691195032
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A multifaceted exploration of the interplay between civic and military life in ancient Rome
The ancient Romans famously distinguished between civic life in Rome and military matters outside the city-a division marked by the pomerium, an abstract religious and legal boundary that was central to the myth of the city's foundation. In this book, Michael Koortbojian explores, by means of images and texts, how the Romans used social practices and public monuments to assert their capital's distinction from its growing empire, to delimit the proper realms of religion and law from those of war and conquest, and to establish and disseminate so many fundamental Roman institutions across three centuries of imperial rule.
Crossing the Pomerium probes such topics as the appearance in the city of Romans in armor, whether in representation or in life, the role of religious rites on the battlefield, and the military image of Constantine on the arch built in his name. Throughout, the book reveals how, in these instances and others, the ancient ideology of crossing the pomerium reflects the efforts of Romans not only to live up to the ideals they had inherited, but also to reconceive their past and to validate contemporary practices during a time when Rome enjoyed growing dominance in the Mediterranean world.
A masterly reassessment of the evolution of ancient Rome and its customs, Crossing the Pomerium explores a problem faced by generations of Romans-how to leave and return to hallowed city ground in the course of building an empire.
Explore the captivating themes within this trade binding volume, including the stark contrast of Romans adorned in armor against the backdrop of their civic identity, the critical role of religious ceremonies in wartime, and the imperial image of Constantine on his namesake arch. Each chapter of 'Crossing the Pomerium' invites readers into a nuanced reconsideration of ancient Roman ideals, offering insights into how Romans reconciled their historical narratives with contemporary practices amid the Mediterranean's shifting power dynamics.
With its rich visual content and scholarly depth, this book is essential for anyone interested in Roman history, military studies, or cultural heritage. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this extraordinary exploration of ancient Rome's cultural landscape.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691195032.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691195032
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A multifaceted exploration of the interplay between civic and military life in ancient Rome
The ancient Romans famously distinguished between civic life in Rome and military matters outside the city-a division marked by the pomerium, an abstract religious and legal boundary that was central to the myth of the city's foundation. In this book, Michael Koortbojian explores, by means of images and texts, how the Romans used social practices and public monuments to assert their capital's distinction from its growing empire, to delimit the proper realms of religion and law from those of war and conquest, and to establish and disseminate so many fundamental Roman institutions across three centuries of imperial rule.
Crossing the Pomerium probes such topics as the appearance in the city of Romans in armor, whether in representation or in life, the role of religious rites on the battlefield, and the military image of Constantine on the arch built in his name. Throughout, the book reveals how, in these instances and others, the ancient ideology of crossing the pomerium reflects the efforts of Romans not only to live up to the ideals they had inherited, but also to reconceive their past and to validate contemporary practices during a time when Rome enjoyed growing dominance in the Mediterranean world.
A masterly reassessment of the evolution of ancient Rome and its customs, Crossing the Pomerium explores a problem faced by generations of Romans-how to leave and return to hallowed city ground in the course of building an empire.