The Sons of Remus - Identity in Roman Gaul and Spain

Histories of Rome emphasize the ways the empire assimilated conquered societies, bringing civilization to ¿barbarians.¿ Yet these interpretations leave us with an incomplete understanding of the diverse cultures that flourished in the provinces. Andrew C. Johnston recaptures the identities, memories, and discourses of these variegated societies.

About the author

Andrew C. Johnston is Assistant Professor of Classics and History at Yale University.

Summary

Histories of Rome emphasize the ways the empire assimilated conquered societies, bringing civilization to “barbarians.” Yet these interpretations leave us with an incomplete understanding of the diverse cultures that flourished in the provinces. Andrew C. Johnston recaptures the identities, memories, and discourses of these variegated societies.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew C Johnston, Andrew C. Johnston
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2017
• EAN: 9780674660106
• ISBN: 978-0-674-66010-6
• No. of pages: 432
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; European History, Spain, HISTORY / Europe / Spain