The Hellenistic World and the Coming of Rome
Author | : Erich S. Gruen |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 882 |
Release | : 1986-09-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 0520057376 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780520057371 |
Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Hellenistic World and the Coming of Rome written by Erich S. Gruen and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1986-09-25 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revisionist study of Roman imperialism in the Greek world, Gruen considers the Hellenistic context within which Roman expansion took place. The evidence discloses a preponderance of Greek rather than Roman ideas: a noteworthy readiness on the part of Roman policymakers to adjust to Hellenistic practices rather than to impose a system of their own.