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Explore the profound influence of religion on the Roman Republic with 'Divine Institutions,' a groundbreaking work that redefines history through religious ritual. This BRAND NEW edition, published in 2021 by Princeton University Press, delves into how the intricate network of religious practices held together a rapidly expanding and diversifying Roman state during the fourth and third centuries BCE. With an ISBN of 9780691168678, this trade binding book offers a fresh perspective on Rome's transformation from a city-state to a Mediterranean superpower.
Dan-el Padilla Peralta expertly blends archaeological discoveries with innovative sociological and anthropological insights, guiding readers through pivotal events—from the defeat of Veii in 398 BCE to the conclusion of the Second Punic War in 202 BCE. Discover how temple constructions and pilgrimage shaped the fabric of Roman society, creating new civic rhythms and fostering a sense of unity among diverse backgrounds.
This captivating narrative illustrates that religious observance was not merely a cultural phenomenon but a vital strategy for inclusivity, helping to forge connections among Romans. Unravel the complexities of this era and witness how religious practices served as a unifying force within the Roman Empire.
Order today to secure your copy—note that shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780691168678
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
How religious ritual united a growing and diversifying Roman Republic
Many narrative histories of Rome's transformation from an Italian city-state to a Mediterranean superpower focus on political and military conflicts as the primary agents of social change. Divine Institutions places religion at the heart of this transformation, showing how religious ritual and observance held the Roman Republic together during the fourth and third centuries BCE, a period when the Roman state significantly expanded and diversified.
Blending the latest advances in archaeology with innovative sociological and anthropological methods, Dan-el Padilla Peralta takes readers from the capitulation of Rome's neighbor and adversary Veii in 398 BCE to the end of the Second Punic War in 202 BCE, demonstrating how the Roman state was redefined through the twin pillars of temple construction and pilgrimage. He sheds light on how the proliferation of temples together with changes to Rome's calendar created new civic rhythms of festival celebration, and how pilgrimage to the city surged with the increase in the number and frequency of festivals attached to Rome's temple structures.
Divine Institutions overcomes many of the evidentiary hurdles that for so long have impeded research into this pivotal period in Rome's history. This book reconstructs the scale and social costs of these religious practices and reveals how religious observance emerged as an indispensable strategy for bringing Romans of many different backgrounds to the center, both physically and symbolically.
Dan-el Padilla Peralta expertly blends archaeological discoveries with innovative sociological and anthropological insights, guiding readers through pivotal events—from the defeat of Veii in 398 BCE to the conclusion of the Second Punic War in 202 BCE. Discover how temple constructions and pilgrimage shaped the fabric of Roman society, creating new civic rhythms and fostering a sense of unity among diverse backgrounds.
This captivating narrative illustrates that religious observance was not merely a cultural phenomenon but a vital strategy for inclusivity, helping to forge connections among Romans. Unravel the complexities of this era and witness how religious practices served as a unifying force within the Roman Empire.
Order today to secure your copy—note that shipping for this item is free, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780691168678
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
How religious ritual united a growing and diversifying Roman Republic
Many narrative histories of Rome's transformation from an Italian city-state to a Mediterranean superpower focus on political and military conflicts as the primary agents of social change. Divine Institutions places religion at the heart of this transformation, showing how religious ritual and observance held the Roman Republic together during the fourth and third centuries BCE, a period when the Roman state significantly expanded and diversified.
Blending the latest advances in archaeology with innovative sociological and anthropological methods, Dan-el Padilla Peralta takes readers from the capitulation of Rome's neighbor and adversary Veii in 398 BCE to the end of the Second Punic War in 202 BCE, demonstrating how the Roman state was redefined through the twin pillars of temple construction and pilgrimage. He sheds light on how the proliferation of temples together with changes to Rome's calendar created new civic rhythms of festival celebration, and how pilgrimage to the city surged with the increase in the number and frequency of festivals attached to Rome's temple structures.
Divine Institutions overcomes many of the evidentiary hurdles that for so long have impeded research into this pivotal period in Rome's history. This book reconstructs the scale and social costs of these religious practices and reveals how religious observance emerged as an indispensable strategy for bringing Romans of many different backgrounds to the center, both physically and symbolically.