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Hadrian and the cities of the Roman Empire /

"In this investigation into the vibrant urban life that existed under Hadrian's rule, Mary T. Boatwright focuses on the emperor's direct interactions with Rome's cities, exploring the many benefactions for which he was celebrated on coins and in literary works and inscriptions. A...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: PRINCETON : PRINCETON UNIV Press, 2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Roman cities and Roman power: the Roman Empire and Hadrian
  • The sources
  • Changes of city status and their impact on city life
  • Changes affecting cities' daily governance and economy
  • Civic benefactions with extramural effects
  • Engineering and architectural donations
  • Athens, Smyrna, and Italica
  • City foundations, new and renewed
  • Hadrian's civic benefactions and the Roman Empire.