Ancient Romans: Expanding the Classical Tradition (Oxford Profiles): (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: "As for life, it is a battle and a journey in a strange land."--Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Seeking to control an empire that spread throughout the Mediterranean world and beyond, the ancient Romans developed a distinctive culture in which they adapted many... Details...

Ancient Rome: Art, Architecture, and History: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Rome continues to be the monumental expression of a legend. It is the eternal city where all roads of the ancient world converged, and through the millennia has been the model for the very concept of a universal empire. Through art, architecture, and urban ... Details...

Ancient Warfare: A Very Short Introduction: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Greek and Roman warfare was unlike that of any other culture before or since. The key difference is often held to be that the Greeks and Romans practiced a ""Western Way of War,"" in which the aim is an open, decisive battle--won by courage instilled, in pa... Details...

Antiochus III and the Cities of Western Asia Minor: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This work examines a test case for the relationship between the polis and the Hellenistic empire focusing specifically on the interaction between Antiochus III and the cities of Western Asia Minor (226-188 BC). Such a study is possible thanks to a rich epig... Details...

Apologetics in the Roman Empire: Pagans, Jews, and Christians: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This book is a comprehensive survey of the dialogue between pagans, Jews, and Christians in the Roman empire up to the time when Constantine declared himself a Christian. Each chapter is written by a distinguished scholar and is devoted to a single text or ... Details...

Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions #10): (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Few introductory volumes on archaeology have covered the entire scope of the field in as lively and entertaining a fashion as this short book....It would be useful as a reader in introductory archaeology classes. Professional archaeologists should also enjo... Details...

As The Romans Did: A Sourcebook in Roman Social History Second Edition: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Revised to include new selections and updated bibliographical material, the second edition of this popular sourcebook offers a rich, revealing look at everyday Roman life. It provides clear, lively translations of a fascinating array of documents drawn from... Details...

Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek, Book II, 2nd ed.: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Combining the best features of traditional and modern methods, Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek, 2/e, provides a unique course of instruction that allows students to read connected Greek narrative right from the beginning and guides them to the poi... Details...

Athenian Myths and Institutions: Words in Action: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: This book analyzes the relationships between Athenian myths and the institutions that informed them. In particular, it examines how myths encode thoughts on ritual, the code of the warrior, marriage, and politics. Combining traditional historical and litera... Details...

Athenian Religion: A History: (Oxford University Press) Publisher's Comments: Inadequately documented, ancient Greek religion can all too easily be reduced to the dry analysis of archaeological remains and so-called `ritual objects'. This authoritative new work attempts to bridge the gap that usually divides Greek religion from Greek... Details...