
Rome and the Nomads: The Pontic-Danubian Realm in Antiquity (Hardback)
Roger Batty (author)
£192.50
Hardback
688 Pages /
Published: 15/11/2007
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In this comprehensive illustrated study, Roger Batty examines the historical importance of migration and the pastoral economy in Eastern Europe during ancient and early medieval times, with an emphasis on the early period of Roman rule. Across a wide geographical area, from the Ukraine to the shores of the Aegean, the interaction of imperial rulers and migrating steppe nomads both with each other and with the indigenous farmers and herdsmen, forms a central strand of
European history. Batty uses both textual and archaeological evidence to establish a clear picture of life in the region. In explaining the historical development of the area in antiquity, whether in the Roman period or afterwards, he investigates the economic choices available to, and the ideas
espoused by, both larger and smaller social groups. Historically important but unrecognized structures and trends are all given prominence over the more temporary initiatives of centralizing powers.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198149361
Number of pages: 688
Weight: 1329 g
Dimensions: 241 x 164 x 39 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Batty's meticulously researched and expanded Oxford doctoral dissertation... is interesting and thought-provoking. * Maureen Carroll, Antiquity *
This is a substantial volume... in respect of detail... The book has been very carefully edited and looks neat, clear and well organised. * Zosia Archibald, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
This is a substantial volume... in respect of detail... The book has been very carefully edited and looks neat, clear and well organised. * Zosia Archibald, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
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