The Art of Forgetting Disgrace and Oblivion in Roman Political Culture |
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| Author:
| Flower, Harriet I. |
| Series title: | Studies in the History of Greece and Rome Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8078-7188-1 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $89.00AUD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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Provides the first chronological overview of the development of the Roman practice of limiting or destroying the memory of a leading citizen who was deemed an unworthy member of the community from archaic times into the second century A.D. Combining literary texts, inscriptions, coins, and material evidence, this richly illustrated study contributes to a deeper understanding of Roman political culture.
Provides the first chronological overview of the development of the Roman practice of limiting or destroying the memory of a leading citizen who was deemed an unworthy member of the community from archaic times into the second century A.D. Combining literary texts, inscriptions, coins, and material evidence, this richly illustrated study contributes to a deeper understanding of Roman political culture.