An introduction surveys modern work on Roman imperialism and provides the context of recent theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of
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Table of Contents
List of Figures and Maps. Acknowledgments.
Introduction: The Study Of Roman Imperialism: Craige B. Champion And Arthur M. Eckstein.
1. The Growth Of Roman Power And Imperial Motivations:.
Introduction To Chapter 1.
Readings.
On War And Greed In The Second Century Bc: W. V. Harris.
Material Rewards And The Drive For Empire: Erich S. Gruen.
Fear, Greed, And Glory: The Causes Of Roman War Making In The Middle Republic: John Rich.
Sources.
2. Political, Social, And Economic Consquences Of Empire:.
Introduction To Chapter 2.
Readings.
Rome And The Greek World: Economic Relationships: Michael H. Crawford.
Conquerors And Slaves: Sociological Studies In Roman History: K. Hopkins.
Sources.
3. Ideology And Government Of Empire:.
Introduction To Chapter 3.
Readings.
Laus Imperii: P. A. Brunt.
Rome And The Enemy: Imperial Strategy In The Principate: Susan Mattern.
Sources.
4. “Romanization”: Cultural Assimilation, Hydridization, And Resistance:.
Introduction To Chapter 4.
Readings.
Romanization In The Time Of Augustus: R. Macmullen.
Becoming Roman: The Origins Of Provincial Civilization In Gaul: G. Woolf.
The Barbarians Speak: How The Peoples Shaped Roman Europe: P. S. Wells.
Sources.
5. The Frontier: Strategy And Defense Of Empire:.
Introduction To Chapter 5.
Readings.
The Grand Strategy Of The Roman Empire: E. N. Luttwak.
The Limits Of The Empire: The Roman Army In The East: B. Isaac.
Sources.
Glossary.
Index.
