'Ancient Samnium' focuses on the region of Samnium in Italy, where a rich blend of historical, literary, epigraphic, numismatic, and archaeological evidence supports a fresh perspective on the complexity and dynamism of a part of the ancient Mediterranean that is normally regarded as margi...

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1. Verfasser:	Scopacasa, Rafael ca. 20./21. Jh (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Oxford Oxford University Press 2015
Ausgabe:	First edition
Schlagworte:	Vor- und Frühgeschichte Samnites / Italy / History Sannio (Italy) / History Sannio (Italy) / Civilization Sannio (Italy) / Antiquities Samnium
Online-Zugang:	BSB01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	'Ancient Samnium' focuses on the region of Samnium in Italy, where a rich blend of historical, literary, epigraphic, numismatic, and archaeological evidence supports a fresh perspective on the complexity and dynamism of a part of the ancient Mediterranean that is normally regarded as marginal. This volume presents new ways of looking at ancient Italian communities that did not leave written accounts about themselves but played a key role in the early development of Rome, first as staunch opponents and later as key allies. It combines written and archaeological evidence to form a new understanding of the ancient inhabitants of Samnium during the last six centuries BC, how they identified themselves, how they developed unique forms of social and political organisation, and how they became entangled with Rome's expanding power and the impact that this had on their daily lives
Beschreibung:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:	1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:	9780191782152
DOI:	10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198713760.001.0001