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Pompeis Difficile Est: Studies in the Political Life of Imperial Pompeii
James L. Franklin
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Description for Pompeis Difficile Est: Studies in the Political Life of Imperial Pompeii
Hardcover. Reconstructs the tenuous political fortunes of citizens of ancient Pompeii Num Pages: 225 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 540.
In describing the intensity of political life in ancient Pompeii, Cicero remarks, "at Pompeii it's difficult" (Pompeis difficile est). Drawing on thousands of fragmentary writings--campaign posters, graffiti, inscriptions, and business receipts--recovered in the excavations of lava- and mud-covered Pompeii, James L. Franklin assembles evidence from the eras of emperors Augustus through Vespasian to prove the validity of Cicero's statement.
By collecting, sifting, and cross-referencing these varied documents, Franklin proves it possible to trace the major political alliances of the times, explore the remains of their houses, and find traces of their personalities. A few families, like the powerful Holconii, ... Read more
In describing the intensity of political life in ancient Pompeii, Cicero remarks, "at Pompeii it's difficult" (Pompeis difficile est). Drawing on thousands of fragmentary writings--campaign posters, graffiti, inscriptions, and business receipts--recovered in the excavations of lava- and mud-covered Pompeii, James L. Franklin assembles evidence from the eras of emperors Augustus through Vespasian to prove the validity of Cicero's statement.
By collecting, sifting, and cross-referencing these varied documents, Franklin proves it possible to trace the major political alliances of the times, explore the remains of their houses, and find traces of their personalities. A few families, like the powerful Holconii, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Ann Arbor, United States
ISBN
9780472110568
SKU
V9780472110568
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About James L. Franklin
James L. Franklin is Professor of Classical Studies, Indiana University.
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