'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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Main Author:	Scopacasa, Rafael ca. 20./21. Jh (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Oxford University Press 2015
Edition:	First edition
Subjects:	Vor- und Frühgeschichte Samnites / Italy / History Sannio (Italy) / History Sannio (Italy) / Civilization Sannio (Italy) / Antiquities Samnium
Online Access:	BSB01 Volltext
Summary:	'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
Item Description:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen, Karten
ISBN:	9780191782152
DOI:	10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198713760.001.0001