Imperial Rome AD 193 to 284: The Critical Century by Clifford Ando (English) Pap

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Imperial Rome AD 193 to 284 by Clifford Ando In this pioneering history Clifford Ando describes and integrates the contrasting histories of different parts of the empire and assesses the impacts of administrative, political and religious change. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A pioneering history of this period of crisisThe Roman empire during the period framed by the accession of Septimus Severus in 193 and the rise of Diocletian in 284 has conventionally been regarded as one of crisis. Between 235 and 284, at least eighteen men held the throne of the empire, for an average of less than three years, a reckoning which does not take into account all the relatives and lieutenants with whom those men shared power. Compared to the century between the accession of Nerva and the death of Commodus, this appears to be a period of near unintelligibility. The middle of the century also witnessed catastrophic, if temporary, ruptures in the territorial integrity of the empire. Large portions of the eastern and western halves of the empire passed under the control of powers and principalities who assumed the mantle of Roman government and exercised meaningful and legitimate power over millions. Even those regions that remained Roman were subjected to deprivation and pillage by invading armies. The Roman peace, which had become in the last instance the justification for empire, had been shattered.Clifford Ando describes and integrates the contrasting histories of different parts of the empire and assesses the impacts of administrative, political and religious change.Key features:o Follows Romes confrontation and conflict with a new world power, Sassanian Persia, in which two Roman emperors lost their liveso Devotes special attention to legal historyo Examines the changing nature of religious pluralism and the Christian persecutions Back Cover Ando brings to life this era of real crisis which was brought on largely by the inadequately articulated mechanisms for succession to the imperial position. Yet the Empire survived precisely because of the efforts and ambitions of the central government. This nuanced and vividly argued book is accessible to students, and thought-provoking for scholars.Michael Peachin, New York UniversityA pioneering history of this period of crisisThe Roman empire during the period framed by the accession of Septimus Severus in 193 and the rise of Diocletian in 284 has conventionally been regarded as one of crisis. Between 235 and 284, at least eighteen men held the throne of the empire, for an average of less than three years, a reckoning that does not take into account all the relatives and lieutenants with whom those men shared power. Compared to the century between the accession of Nerva and the death of Commodus, this is a period of striking volatility.The middle of the century also witnessed catastrophic, if temporary, ruptures in the territorial integrity of the empire. Large portions of the eastern and western halves of the empire passed under the control of powers and principalities who assumed the mantle of Roman government and exercised meaningful and legitimate power over millions. Even those regions that remained Roman were subjected to deprivation and pillage by invading armies. The Roman peace, which had become in the last instance the justification for empire, had been shattered.Clifford Ando describes and integrates the contrasting histories of different parts of the empire and assesses the impacts of administrative, political and religious change.Key features:* Follows Romes confrontation and conflict with a new world power, Sassanian Persia, in which two Roman emperors lost their lives* Devotes special attention to legal history* Examines the changing nature of religious pluralism and the Christian persecutionsClifford Ando is Professor of Classics, History and Law at the University of Chicago and Research Fellow in the Department of Classics and World Languages at the University of South Africa Flap Ando brings to life this era of real crisis which was brought on largely by the inadequately articulated mechanisms for succession to the imperial position. Yet the Empire survived precisely because of the efforts and ambitions of the central government. This nuanced and vividly argued book is accessible to students, and thought-provoking for scholars.Michael Peachin, New York UniversityA pioneering history of this period of crisisThe Roman empire during the period framed by the accession of Septimus Severus in 193 and the rise of Diocletian in 284 has conventionally been regarded as one of crisis. Between 235 and 284, at least eighteen men held the throne of the empire, for an average of less than three years, a reckoning that does not take into account all the relatives and lieutenants with whom those men shared power. Compared to the century between the accession of Nerva and the death of Commodus, this is a period of striking volatility.The middle of the century also witnessed catastrophic, if temporary, ruptures in the territorial integrity of the empire. Large portions of the eastern and western halves of the empire passed under the control of powers and principalities who assumed the mantle of Roman government and exercised meaningful and legitimate power over millions. Even those regions that remained Roman were subjected to deprivation and pillage by invading armies. The Roman peace, which had become in the last instance the justification for empire, had been shattered.Clifford Ando describes and integrates the contrasting histories of different parts of the empire and assesses the impacts of administrative, political and religious change.Key features:* Follows Romes confrontation and conflict with a new world power, Sassanian Persia, in which two Roman emperors lost their lives* Devotes special attention to legal history* Examines the changing nature of religious pluralism and the Christian persecutionsClifford Ando is Professor of Classics, History and Law at the University of Chicago and Research Fellow in the Department of Classics and World Languages at the University of South Africa Author Biography Clifford Ando is Professor of Classics at the University of Chicago. Table of Contents Preface and Acknowledgements; List of Maps; List of Figures; Abbreviations; Maps; Chapter 1, A critical century; Chapter 2, "The principal author of the Decline and Fall"; Chapter 3, The legacies of Septimius Severus; Chapter 4, Law, citizenship and the Antonine revolution; Chapter 5, The empire and its neighbors: Maximinus to Philip; Chapter 6, Religion; Chapter 7, Failure and Fragmentation: From the accession of Decius to the death of Gallienus; Chapter 8, Government and governmentality; Chapter 9, Reconquest and Recidivism, 268 - 284; Chapter 10, Conclusion; Emperors and Usurpers; Chronology; Guide to Further Reading; Bibliography. Review Ando brings to life this era of real crisis which was brought on largely by the inadequately articulated mechanisms for succession to the imperial position. Yet the Empire survived precisely because of the efforts and ambitions of the central government. This nuanced and vividly argued book is accessible to students, and thought-provoking for scholars.--Michael Peachin "Professor of Classics, New York University"Ando has provided a great service: an intelligent, balanced and readable general account of the third- century, admirably designed for its intended audience.--Reviewed by Graeme Clarke, Australian National University "Bryn Mawr Classical Review"Ando should be commended for taking such a muddled topic as the third-century crisis and providing such an approachable narrative of events. The paperback edition should make the book more accessible to students, and it could prove valuable as an undergraduate text. This book will be an important addition to reference shelves and university libraries.--Nikolaus Overtoom, Louisiana State University "H-War"The third century is a period which suffers from a dismal lack of good literary source material. A general history such as that which Clifford Ando has provided is, in this regard, all the more essential for students wanting to study the third century. Ando does a skilful job of setting out a readable narrative from the patchy and inconsistent source material [and] his reconstruction of the string of emperors that followed Alexander Severus in quick succession makes complex and confusing topics accessible and engaging to the general reader.--Christopher J. Dart, University of Melbourne "Ancient West and East"...highly recommended for English-speaking students, but the volume has enough substance to be of interest to more advanced scholars as well...it provides an excellent gateway to one of the most confusing and intriguing periods in Roman imperial history.-- "Sehepunkte" Long Description A pioneering history of this period of crisisThe Roman empire during the period framed by the accession of Septimus Severus in 193 and the rise of Diocletian in 284 has conventionally been regarded as one of crisis. Between 235 and 284, at least eighteen men held the throne of the empire, for an average of less than three years, a reckoning which does not take into account all the relatives and lieutenants with whom those men shared power. Compared to the century between the accession of Nerva and the death of Commodus, this appears to be a period of near unintelligibility. The middle of the century also witnessed catastrophic, if temporary, ruptures in the territorial integrity of the empire. Large portions of the eastern and western halves of the empire passed under the control of powers and principalities who assumed the mantle of Roman government and exercised meaningful and legitimate power over millions. Even those regions that remained Roman were subjected to deprivation and pillage by invading armies. The Roman peace, which had become in the last instance the justification for empire, had been shattered.Clifford Ando describes and integrates the contrasting histories of different parts of the empire and assesses the impacts of administrative, political and religious change.Key features:o Follows Romes confrontation and conflict with a new world power, Sassanian Persia, in which two Roman emperors lost their liveso Devotes special attention to legal historyo Examines the changing nature of religious pluralism and the Christian persecutions Review Quote ...highly recommended for English-speaking students, but the volume has enough substance to be of interest to more advanced scholars as well...it provides an excellent gateway to one of the most confusing and intriguing periods in Roman imperial history. Promotional "Headline" Traces the history of Rome during a period of unprecedented foreign crises and religious change Description for Reader The Roman empire during the period framed by the accession of Septimus Severus in 193 and the rise of Diocletian in 284 has conventionally been regarded as one of crisis. Between 235 and 284, at least eighteen men held the throne of the empire, for an average of less than three years, a reckoning which does not take into account all the relatives and lieutenants with whom those men shared power. Compared to the century between the accession of Nerva and the death of Commodus, this appears to be a period of near unintelligibility. The middle of the century also witnessed catastrophic, if temporary, ruptures in the territorial integrity of the empire. At slightly different times, large portions of the eastern and western halves of the empire passed under the control of powers and principalities who assumed the mantle of Roman government and exercised meaningful and legitimate juridical, political and military power over millions. The success and longevity of those political formations reflected local responses to the collapse of Roman governmental power in the face of extraordinary pressure on its borders. Even those regions that remained Roman were subjected to depredation and pillage by invading armies. The Roman peace, which had become in the last instance the justification for empire, had been shattered. In this pioneering history Clifford Ando describes and integrates the contrasting histories of different parts of the empire and assesses the impacts of administrative, political and religious change. Key features: Follows Romes confrontation and conflict with a new world power, Sassanian Persia, in which two Roman emperors lost their lives Devotes special attention to legal history Examines the changing nature of religious pluralism and the Christian persecutions Feature Key features: Follows Romes confrontation and conflict with a new world power, Sassanian Persia, in which two Roman emperors lost their lives Devotes special attention to legal history Examines the changing nature of religious pluralism and the Christian persecutions Details ISBN0748620516 Author Clifford Ando Year 2012 ISBN-10 0748620516 ISBN-13 9780748620517 Media Book Short Title IMPERIAL ROME AD 193 TO 284 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Language English Birth 1969 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Subtitle The Critical Century Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2012-06-19 Series Edinburgh History of Ancient Rome Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-06-19 NZ Release Date 2012-06-19 DEWEY 937.06 Audience General AU Release Date 2012-09-26 Pages 272 Alternative 9780748620500 Illustrations 23 black and white illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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