Becoming Roman?
Diverging Identities and Experiences in Ancient Northwest Italy
By Ralph Haeussler | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Few empires had such an impact on the conquered peoples as did the Roman empire, creating social, economic, and cultural changes that erased long-standing differences in material culture, languages, cults, rituals and identities. But even Rome could not create a single unified culture. Individual decisions introduced changes in material culture, identity, and behavior, creating local cultures within the global world of the Roman empire that were neither Roman nor native. The author uses Northwest Italy as an exemplary case as it went from a marginal zone to one of the most flourishing and strongly urbanized regions of Italy, while developing a unique regional culture. This volume will appeal to researchers interested in the Roman Empire, as well as those interested in individual and cultural identity in the past.
Editions of Becoming Roman?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781611321876
- EBook
- ISBN 9781315433196
- PDF
- ISBN 9781315433202
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Few empires had such an impact on the conquered peoples as did the Roman empire, creating social, economic, and cultural changes that erased long-standing differences in material culture, languages, cults, rituals and identities. But even Rome could not create a single unified culture. Individual decisions introduced changes in material culture, identity, and behavior, creating local cultures within the global world of the Roman empire that were neither Roman nor native. The author uses Northwest Italy as an exemplary case as it went from a marginal zone to one of the most flourishing and strongly urbanized regions of Italy, while developing a unique regional culture. This volume will appeal to researchers interested in the Roman Empire, as well as those interested in individual and cultural identity in the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becoming Roman? about?
Few empires had such an impact on the conquered peoples as did the Roman empire, creating social, economic, and cultural changes that erased long-standing differences in material culture, languages, cults, rituals and identities. But even Rome could not create a single unified culture. Individual decisions introduced changes in material culture, identity, and behavior, creating local cultures within the global world of the Roman empire that were neither Roman nor native. The author uses Northwest Italy as an exemplary case as it went from a marginal zone to one of the most flourishing and strongly urbanized regions of Italy, while developing a unique regional culture. This volume will appeal to researchers interested in the Roman Empire, as well as those interested in individual and cultural identity in the past.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Becoming Roman??
History and Archaeology > Archaeology
Where can I read a sample of Becoming Roman??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781611321876
Is Becoming Roman? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Becoming Roman??
Ralph Haeussler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Becoming Roman? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781611321876) and ebook(ISBN 9781315433196) and pdf(ISBN 9781315433202)