Книга "Римская империя в контексте: исторические и сравнительные перспективы" представляет собой набор оригинальных эссе ведущих международных ученых, которые проводят сравнительный исторический анализ роли и достижений Римской империи, а также устанавливают ее значение в контексте сравнительных исследований. Книга заполняет пробел в сравнительном историческом анализе роли и достижений Римской империи, содержит материалы от десятков выдающихся ученых со всего мира и исследует актуальность важных сравнительных тем - государства, империи и цивилизации - в контексте древнего Рима.
The Roman Empire In Context provides a wealth of information and a broad historical perspective on the grandeur and fragility of the ancient Roman Empire. This well-crafted book is both informative and entertaining. The diverse collection of essays and perspectives represented in the volume offer readers an accessible but rigorous treatise on the forces that shaped Rome"s rise to prominence and evolvement into an expansive Empire. Importantly, this work addresses the contemporary need for interdisciplinary investigations into the dynamics of state and empire building in antiquity. His essays are written with clarity and lucidity, mixing theoretical analysis with specific case studies of key Roman administrative policies, foreign relations, and social networks. Raaflaub”s expert commentary draws out the dynamic processes at work in the formation and expansion of the Romans Empire, as well as its inevitable collapse. Thus, the book presents a balanced approach to Roman history, bringing differing perspectives from Roman historians, law experts, philosophers, and political scientists – ready to inform both the layman and advanced scholars alike. Succeeding essays highlight key concepts such as the role of conquest in the making of the Roman imperial identity, how exploitation created sentiment to justify empire-building measures, as well analyzing the governance of “civitas” as emerging from below rather than an externally imposed idea. Rafaub’s perusal of Roman institutional structures, laws, and customs are not merely descriptive - his analyses often reveal how these features provided an undercurrent of imperial justification in Roman political relationships. By introducing insights from comparative history, political philosophy, international relations theory, and ancient Greek philosophy, this collection illustrates the value of comprehensively understanding Rome’s place in the context of its time. For vivid example, Henry Kissinger’s essay touches specifically on Rome’s mechanisms for managing external strife as contributing factors to the Rome’s imperial ambitions and eventual decimation. Simultaneously, the work passionately situates Roman civil society and civic spirit centrally to understanding the persistence of Rome’s legacy and her revival as a global power in recent centuries. The appeal of these essays transcends the traditional nature of literature, presenting unique challenges, questions, and aspects of Roman history in often surprising and revelatory ways. In bringing to life controversial historical narratives of foreign policy, diplomatic negotiations, and monarchy, the book embeds humanity within the massive framework of Republic, Monarchy, and Principate. It is clear, engaging and useable for a variety of audiences, from undergraduate students to industry professionals and enthusiasts, all of whom might benefit from learning more about one of the most well - known empires in history.
Предлагаемый вниманию читателей сборник трудов ведущих специалистов по древнему Риму содержит оригинальные работы, выполненные в русле компаративного подхода, рассматривающего Римскую империю с историческими, этнографическими и культурологическими позиций.
Электронная Книга «The Roman Empire in Context. Historical and Comparative Perspectives» написана автором Raaflaub Kurt A. в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9781444390193
Описание книги от Raaflaub Kurt A.
Through a series of original essays by leading international scholars, The Roman Empire in Context: Historical and Comparative Perspectives offers a comparative historical analysis of the Roman empire’s role and achievement and, more broadly, establishes Rome’s significance within comparative studies. Fills a gap in comparative historical analysis of the Roman empire’s role and achievement Features contributions from more than a dozen distinguished scholars from around the world Explores the relevance of important comparativist themes of state, empire, and civilization to ancient Rome
