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Barbarians in the Greek and Roman World
Barbarians in the Greek and Roman World
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The ancient Greeks and Romans had complex and varied perceptions of the peoples they referred to as "barbarians," challenging the modern Western notion of barbarians as brutish and univilized. Their conception of cultural identity was based on race and ethnicity.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 312 pages
\n Publication date: 01 February 2019
\n Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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The ancient Greeks and Romans had complex and multifaceted views of the peoples they referred to as "barbarians." Contrary to the modern Western conception of barbarians as brutish, uneducated enemies of civilization, the Greeks and Romans viewed them as diverse and complex societies with their own customs, languages, and cultures. The concept of barbarians was not a fixed or rigid category, but rather a fluid one that changed over time and across different regions.
The Greeks and Romans viewed their own cultural identity as distinct and superior to that of the barbarians. They often characterized themselves as civilized and refined, while the barbarians were seen as primitive and uncivilized. However, this perception was not always consistent, and the Greeks and Romans had varying attitudes towards different barbarian groups.
The relationship between the Greeks and Romans and their barbarian counterparts was complex and multifaceted. While there were periods of conflict and rivalry, there were also periods of trade, cultural exchange, and mutual influence. The Greeks and Romans borrowed many aspects of barbarian culture, including art, architecture, literature, and religion, and incorporated them into their own society.
In conclusion, the ancient Greeks and Romans had a complex and multifaceted view of the peoples they referred to as "barbarians." They viewed them as diverse and complex societies with their own customs, languages, and cultures, rather than as brutish, uneducated enemies of civilization. The concept of barbarians was not a fixed or rigid category, but rather a fluid one that changed over time and across different regions. The Greeks and Romans viewed their own cultural identity as distinct and superior to that of the barbarians, but they also had varying attitudes towards different barbarian groups and were open to cultural exchange and influence.
\n Weight: 432g\n
Dimension: 279 x 210 x 3 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781624667121\n \n
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