Roman Triumph

Informationen zum Autor Mary Beard Klappentext A radical reexamination of this most extraordinary of ancient ceremonies, this book explores the magnificence of the Roman triumph--but also its darker side. Beard opens a window onto the intriguing process of sifting through and making sense of what constitutes "history." Zusammenfassung A reexamination of the most extraordinary of ancient ceremonies, this book explores the magnificence of the Roman Triumph—but also its darker side, as it prompted the Romans to question as well as celebrate military glory. This work is a testament to the profound importance of the triumph in Roman culture—and for monarchs and generals ever since.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Beard, Beard Mary
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2009
• EAN: 9780674032187
• ISBN: 978-0-674-03218-7
• No. of pages: 448
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 235 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book; History, European History, HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, HISTORY / Military / General, Ancient Rome, Ancient History