The Roman Triumph /

The Roman Triumph / / Mary Beard.

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A radical reexamination of the most extraordinary of ancient ceremonies, this book explores the magnificence of the Roman Triumph--but also its darker side, as it prompted the Romans to question as well as celebrate military glory. This richly illustrated work is a testament to the profound importan...

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Beard, Mary,
Place / Publishing House:Cambridge, MA : : Harvard University Press, , [2009]
©2007
Year of Publication:2009
Language:English
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Prologue: The Question of Triumph
  • 1. Pompey's Finest Hour?
  • 2. The Impact of the Triumph
  • 3. Constructions and Reconstructions
  • 4. Captives on Parade
  • 5. The Art of Representation
  • 6. Playing by the Rules
  • 7. Playing God
  • 8. The Boundaries of the Ritual
  • 9. The Triumph of History
  • Epilogue: Rome, May 2006
  • Plan
  • Abbreviations
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Acknowledgments
  • Illustration Credits
  • Index

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