| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 231 p.) |
| Series |
The Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature |
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The Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature
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| Contents |
Acknowledgments; Introduction: Belief and Make-Believe; 1. An Anatomy of Make-Believe; 2. Nero: The Specter of Civil War; 3. Power and Simulacra: The Emperor Vitellius; 4. Vespasian: The Emperor Who Succeeded; 5. A Civil Disturbance: The Batavian Revolts; Conclusion; Notes; References; Index |
| Summary |
A theoretically sophisticated reading of Tacitus, especially the "Histories", this work points to a fresh understanding of the logic of Roman rule during the early Empire. It argues that Tacitus writes about the imaginary picture that imperial society makes of concrete conditions of existence |
| Analysis |
Litteratur Klassiske litteraturer |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-215) and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Tacitus, Cornelius. Historiae.
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| SUBJECT |
Tacitus, Publius Cornelius. idsbb |
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Tacitus, Publius C.; Historiae -- Erzähltechnik -- Geschichtsschreibung. idszbz |
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Tacitus, Cornelius. swd |
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Historiae (Tacitus, Cornelius) fast |
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De excidio urbis Hierosolymitanae gnd |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- Ancient -- Rome.
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HISTORY -- Ancient -- General.
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Historiography
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Objektivität
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Didactisch proza.
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Latijn.
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Geschiedbeschouwing.
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Constructivisme.
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Werkelijkheid.
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Historiae (Tacitus)
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Italy.
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Regions & Countries - Europe.
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History & Archaeology.
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| SUBJECT |
Rome -- History -- Flavians, 69-96 -- Historiography
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Rome -- History -- Civil War, 68-69 -- Historiography
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| Subject |
Rome (Empire)
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021696423 |
| ISBN |
9780520929555 |
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0520929551 |
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1597349380 |
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9781597349383 |
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