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Studies in Greek Culture and Roman Policy
Erich S. Gruen
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Description for Studies in Greek Culture and Roman Policy
Paperback. Examines the impact of Greek learning, literature, and religion on central aspects of Roman life in the middle Republic. This book discusses the introduction of and resistance to new cults, the relationship between Roman political figures and literary artists schooled in Greek, and the reaction to Hellenic philosophy and rhetoric by Roman elite. Num Pages: 209 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 1QDAR; DSBB; HBJD; HBLA; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 49.
This book is an examination of the impact of Greek learning, literature, and religion on central aspects of Roman life in the middle Republic. Acclaimed historian Erich S. Gruen discusses the introduction of and resistance to new cults, the relationship between Roman political figures and literary artists schooled in Greek, and the reaction to Hellenic philosophy and rhetoric by the Roman elite. This book contributes new and important information on the place of Greek culture in Roman public life.
This book is an examination of the impact of Greek learning, literature, and religion on central aspects of Roman life in the middle Republic. Acclaimed historian Erich S. Gruen discusses the introduction of and resistance to new cults, the relationship between Roman political figures and literary artists schooled in Greek, and the reaction to Hellenic philosophy and rhetoric by the Roman elite. This book contributes new and important information on the place of Greek culture in Roman public life.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
209
Condition
New
Number of Pages
209
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520204836
SKU
V9780520204836
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About Erich S. Gruen
Erich S. Gruen is Professor of History at the University of California, Berkeley, and author of The Hellenistic World and the Coming of Rome and The Last Generation of the Roman Republic. Studies in Greek Culture and Roman Policy was originally delivered as part of the series of Louise Taft Semple Lectures at the University of Cincinnati.
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