Insularity, identity and epigraphy in the Roman world /

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This book explores the subject of islands, their essence and identity, their isolation and their relationships in the Ancient world. It investigates Greek and Roman concepts of insularity, and their practical consequences for the political, economic and social life of the Empire. The contributions e...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Velaza, Javier (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017.
Temas:
Ancient history: to c 500 CE.
Archaeology.
History.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Civilization
Rome > Civilization.
Rome > Civilisation.
Rome (Empire)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book explores the subject of islands, their essence and identity, their isolation and their relationships in the Ancient world. It investigates Greek and Roman concepts of insularity, and their practical consequences for the political, economic and social life of the Empire. The contributions examine whether being related to an island was an externally or internally distinctive feature, and whether a tension between insularity and globalisation can be detected in this period. The book also looks at whether there is an insular material culture, an island-based approach to sacredness, or an.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781443892605
1443892602

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