Description
At the centre of the Roman empire stood the emperor and the court surrounding him. The systematic investigation of this court in its own right, however, has been a relatively late development in the field of Roman history, and previous studies have focused on narrowly defined aspects or on particular periods of Roman history. This book makes a major contribution to understanding the history of the Roman imperial court. The first volume presents nineteen original essays covering all the major dimensions of the court from the age of Augustus to the threshold of Late Antiquity. The second volume is a collection of the ancient sources that are central to studying that court. The collection includes: translations of literary sources, inscriptions, and papyri; plans and computer visualizations of archaeological remains; and photographs of archaeologic sites and artworks depicting the emperor and his court.
A thorough history of the Roman imperial court and a collection of the ancient sources central to its study.
About the Author
Benjamin Kelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at York University, Toronto. He is the author of Petitions, Litigation, and Social Control in Roman Egypt (2011). Angela Hug teaches at York University, Toronto, in the Departments of History and Humanities, and at Glendon College. She is a Roman historian whose research interests focus on women, the family, and the cultural politics of fertility and reproduction during the Principate.
Reviews
'In general, the volume presents a valuable collection of essays and source material to students endeavoring to study the Roman imperial court. While some essays are mainly informative, others provide discursive research questions. The mixture of both reflects the authors' intent to cater to undergraduate students; however, advanced researchers will also profit from the range of topics, sources, and bibliography. The diverse contributions in both volumes yield far-reaching historical knowledge and will stimulate fruitful discussions, both inside the classroom and in further research contexts.' Anna-Lisa Fichte, H-Soz-Kult
Book Information
ISBN 9781316513231
Author Benjamin Kelly
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 800g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 176mm * 20mm
A thorough history of the Roman imperial court and a collection of the ancient sources central to its study.
About the Author
Benjamin Kelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at York University, Toronto. He is the author of Petitions, Litigation, and Social Control in Roman Egypt (2011). Angela Hug teaches at York University, Toronto, in the Departments of History and Humanities, and at Glendon College. She is a Roman historian whose research interests focus on women, the family, and the cultural politics of fertility and reproduction during the Principate.
Reviews
'In general, the volume presents a valuable collection of essays and source material to students endeavoring to study the Roman imperial court. While some essays are mainly informative, others provide discursive research questions. The mixture of both reflects the authors' intent to cater to undergraduate students; however, advanced researchers will also profit from the range of topics, sources, and bibliography. The diverse contributions in both volumes yield far-reaching historical knowledge and will stimulate fruitful discussions, both inside the classroom and in further research contexts.' Anna-Lisa Fichte, H-Soz-Kult
Book Information
ISBN 9781316513231
Author Benjamin Kelly
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 800g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 176mm * 20mm
