Imperial Cults - Religion and Politics in the Early Han and Roman Empires

Imperial Cults looks at the role of religious institutions in shaping imperial authority in Ancient China and Rome. By examining the changes made by rulers of each state, Emperor Wu of Han and Octavian Augustus, in Rome, it demonstrates that both rulers reshaped their respective religious institutions in order to consolidate both religious and political authority.

Table des matières

• 1. Introduction


• 2. Transitions to Empire in Early China and Rome


• 3. State Cult in Early China and Rome


• 4. Reshaping Religious Institutions


• 5. Expanding Influence


• 6. Communicating Imperial Authority


• 7. Redefining Ceremony


• 8. Conclusion


• Bibliography

A propos de l'auteur

Rebecca Robinson is Assistant Professor of History at Hong Kong Baptist University.

Résumé

Imperial Cults looks at the role of religious institutions in shaping imperial authority in Ancient China and Rome. By examining the changes made by rulers of each state, Emperor Wu of Han and Octavian Augustus, in Rome, it demonstrates that both rulers reshaped their respective religious institutions in order to consolidate both religious and political authority.

Texte suppl.

[Robinson] has succeeded in producing a thoughtful and well-researched book that does indeed open up new perspectives and pose new questions.... [A] well-constructed and stimulating study.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Robinson , Rebecca Robinson, Rebecca (Assistant Professor of History Robinson
• Edition: Oxford University Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.07.2023
• EAN: 9780197666043
• ISBN: 978-0-19-766604-3
• Pages: 208
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Antiquité; HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, Ancient China, RELIGION / Ancient, Ancient Rome, Empires & historical states, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient religions & mythologies, Ancient religions and Mythologies