A Companion to the Roman Empire (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)

Section 1: The Sources -- Constructing a narrative / Cynthia Damon -- Roman Imperial Numismatics / Bill Metcalf -- Documents / Traianos Gagos and David Potter -- Art, Architecture and Archaeology in the Roman Empire / Lea Stirling -- Interdisciplinary approaches / James Rives -- Section 2: Narrative -- The emergence of monarchy: 44 BCE-96 CE / Greg Rowe -- Rome the super-power: 96- 235 CE / Michael Peachin -- The transformation of the empire 235-337 CE / David Potter -- Section 4: Administration -- The administration of the provinces / Cliff Ando -- Transformation of Government under Diocletian and Constantine / Hugh Elton -- The Roman Army / Nigel Pollard -- Greek cities under Roman rule / Maud Gleason -- Cities and urban life in the western provinces of the Roman empire 30 BCE -250 CE / Jonathan Edmondson -- Section 5: Social and Economic Life -- The imperial economy / David Mattingly -- Landlords and tenants / Dennie Kehoe -- The family / Judith Evans Grubbs -- Sexuality in the Roman Empire / Amy Richlin -- On food and the body / Veronika Grimm -- Leisure / Garrett Fagan -- Spectacle / David Potter -- Section 6: Intellectual Life -- The construction of the past in the Roman Empire / Rowlalnd Smith -- Imperial poetry / Sara Myers -- Greek fiction / Joe Rife -- Roman law and Roman history / John Matthews -- Roman medicine / Ann Hanson -- Philosophy in the Roman empire / Sara Ahbel-Rappe -- Section 7: Religion -- Traditional cult / David Franfurter -- Jews and Judaism 70-429 CE / Yaron Eliav -- Christian thought / Mark Edwards.;Provides readers with a guide both to Roman imperial history and to the field of Roman studies, taking account of the most recent discoveries. This Companion brings together original essays guiding readers through Roman imperial history and the field of Roman studies. Shows that Roman imperial history is a compelling and vibrant subject. Includes significant new contributions to various areas of Roman imperial history. Covers the social, intellectual, economic and cultural history of the Roman Empire. A Companion To The Roman Empire Provides Readers With A Guide Both To Roman Imperial History And To The Field Of Roman Studies, Taking Account Of The Most Recent Discoveries. This Companion Brings Together Thirty Original Essays Guiding Readers Through Roman Imperial History And The Field Of Roman Studies Shows That Roman Imperial History Is A Compelling And Vibrant Subject Includes Significant New Contributions To Various Areas Of Roman Imperial History Covers The Social, Intellectual, Economic And Cultural History Of The Roman Empire Contains An Extensive Bibliography.--publisher's Website. Part 1: The Sources -- Constructing A Narrative / Cynthia Damon -- Roman Imperial Numismatics / William E. Metcalf -- Documents / Traianos Gagos And David S. Potter -- Art, Architecture And Archaeology In The Roman Empire / Lea Stirling -- Interdisciplinary Approaches / James B. Rives -- Part 2: Narrative -- The Emergence Of Monarchy : 44 Bce-96 Ce / Greg Rowe -- Rome The Super-power : 96- 235 Ce / Michael Peachin -- The Transformation Of The Empire 235-337 Ce / David S. Potter -- Part 3: Administration -- The Administration Of The Provinces / Clifford Ando -- Transformation Of Government Under Diocletian And Constantine / Hugh Elton -- The Roman Army / Nigel Pollard -- Greek Cities Under Roman Rule / Maud W. Gleason -- Cities And Urban Life In The Western Provinces Of The Roman Empire 30 Bce-250 Ce / Jonathan Edmondson -- Part 4: Social And Economic Life -- The Imperial Economy / David Mattingly -- Landlords And Tenants / Dennis P. Kehoe -- The Family / Judith Evans Grubbs -- Sexuality In The Roman Empire / Amy Richlin -- On Food And The Body / Veronika E. Grimm -- Leisure / Garrett G. Fagan -- Spectacle / David S. Potter -- Part 5: Intellectual Life -- The Construction Of The Past In The Roman Empire / Rowland Smith -- Imperial Poetry / K. Sara Myers -- Greek Fiction / Joseph L. Rife -- Roman Law And Roman History / John Matthews -- Roman Medicine / Ann Hanson -- Philosophy In The Roman Empire / Sara Ahbel-rappe -- Part 6: Religion -- Traditional Cult / David Frankfurter -- Jews And Judaism 70-429 Ce / Yaron Eliav -- Christian Thought / Mark Edwards. Edited By David S. Potter. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [620]-680) And Index. A COMPANION TO THE ROMAN EMPIRE 5 Contents 9 List of Illustrations 12 List of Tables 15 Notes on Contributors 16 Acknowledgments 18 Reference works: Abbreviations 19 Ancient authors: Abbreviations and Glossary 22 The Emperors of Rome from Augustus to Constantine 31 Introduction: The Shape of Roman History: The Fate of the Governing Class 35 Part I The Sources 55 1 Constructing a Narrative 57 2 Roman Imperial Numismatics 69 3 Documents 79 4 Art, Architecture, and Archaeology in the Roman Empire 109 5 Interdisciplinary Approaches 132 Part II Narrative 147 6 The Emergence of Monarchy: 44 BCE–96 CE 148 7 Rome the Superpower: 96–235 CE 160 8 The Transformation of the Empire: 235–337 CE 187 Part III Administration 209 9 The Administration of the Provinces 211 10 The Transformation of Government under Diocletian and Constantine 227 11 The Roman Army 240 12 Greek Cities Under Roman Rule 262 13 Cities and Urban Life in the Western Provinces of the Roman Empire 30 BCE–250 CE 284 Part IV Social and Economic Life 315 14 The Imperial Economy 317 15 Landlords and Tenants 332 16 The Family 346 17 Sexuality in the Roman Empire 361 18 On Food and the Body 388 19 Leisure 403 20 Spectacle 419 Part V Intellectual Life 443 21 The Construction of the Past in the Roman Empire 445 22 Imperial Poetry 473 23 Greek Fiction 487 24 Roman Law and Roman History 511 25 Roman Medicine 526 26 Philosophy in the Roman Empire 558 Part VI Religion 575 27 Traditional Cult 577 28 Jews and Judaism 70–429 CE 599 29 Christians in the Roman Empire in the First Three Centuries CE 621 30 Christian Thought 641 Bibliography 654 Index 715