Rome: An Empire of Many Nations: New Perspectives on Ethnic Diversity and Cultural Identity

The study of Roman history has shifted to focus on the provinces and individual identities, exploring the variety of experiences in the Roman Empire's multinational empire. The chapters range across cultures, languages, religions, and literatures, with a special focus on the Jews.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 426 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The focus of Roman studies has undergone a significant shift, moving away from the upper echelons of government and administration in Rome or the Emperor's court to the provinces and the individual. The comprehensive collection of multidisciplinary studies presented in this volume reflects the transformative shift in Roman history towards the identities of ethnic groups and even individual individuals who inhabited the vast multinational empire of Rome. Rather than seeking to uncover another factor contributing to the Roman Empire's governance success, the primary objective is to shed light on the diverse range of individual experiences within its own context.

The chapters included in this volume, drawn from a diverse range of professional expertise, explore the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, religions, and literatures that characterized the Roman Empire. A particular emphasis is placed on examining the Jews as a case study for broader issues. Spanning a wide spectrum of perspectives, these chapters cover a broad spectrum of the Roman Empire's cultural, linguistic, religious, and literary heritage.

This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core, ensuring accessibility to a wider audience and promoting the dissemination of scholarly research.

Weight: 740g
Dimension: 385 x 182 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009256223
Edition number: 2 Revised edition