Loyalty and Dissidence in Roman Egypt: The Case of the Acta Alexandrinorum by An

Description: Loyalty and Dissidence in Roman Egypt by Andrew Harker Examines the Acta Alexandrinorum, which tells of the trials and executions of Alexandrians by Roman emperors. Dr Harker looks at the development of this literature, which was especially popular in the first three centuries AD, and the perspective it offers on provincial life in the Roman Empire. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Acta Alexandrinorum are a fascinating collection of texts, dealing with relations between the Alexandrians and the Roman emperors in the first century AD. This was a turbulent time in the life of the capital city of the new province of Egypt, not least because of tensions between the Greek and Jewish sections of the population. Dr Harkers was the first in-depth study of these texts since their first edition half a century ago, and it examines them in the context of other similar contemporary literary forms, both from Roman Egypt and the wider Roman Empire. This study of the Acta Alexandrinorum, which was genuinely popular in Roman Egypt, offers a more complex perspective on provincial mentalities towards imperial Rome than that offered in the mainstream elite literature. It will be of interest to classicists and ancient historians, but also to those interested in Jewish and New Testament studies. Author Biography ANDREW HARKER studied for his doctorate at Kings College London before lecturing at the University of London. He now teaches Classics in Hertfordshire. Table of Contents 1. Introduction; 2. The embassies to Gaius and Claudius; 3. The Acta Alexandrinorum: Augustus to the Severans; 4. The Acta Alexandrinorum: the historical background; 5. Between loyalty and dissent: the Acta Alexandrinorum and contemporary literature; 6. Conclusion. Promotional A study of the Acta Alexandrinorum and its links to contemporary literature. Promotional "Headline" A study of the Acta Alexandrinorum and its links to contemporary literature. Description for Bookstore Examines the Acta Alexandrinorum, which tells of the trials and executions of Alexandrians by Roman emperors. Dr Harker looks at the development of this literature, which was especially popular in the first three centuries AD, and the perspective it offers on provincial life in the Roman Empire. Description for Library Examines the Acta Alexandrinorum, which tells of the trials and executions of Alexandrians by Roman emperors. Dr Harker looks at the development of this literature, which was especially popular in the first three centuries AD, and the perspective it offers on provincial life in the Roman Empire. Details ISBN0521887895 Author Andrew Harker Short Title LOYALTY & DISSIDENCE IN ROMAN Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521887895 ISBN-13 9780521887892 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 932.022 Year 2008 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle The Case of the Acta Alexandrinorum Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1967 Illustrations black & white illustrations DOI 10.1604/9780521887892 UK Release Date 2008-04-17 AU Release Date 2008-04-17 NZ Release Date 2008-04-17 Pages 264 Publication Date 2008-04-17 Alternative 9780511482793 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91391218;

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