Polybius and Roman Imperialism

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Rome
Cover of the book Polybius and Roman Imperialism by Donald Walter Baronowski, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Donald Walter Baronowski ISBN: 9781472519870
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: November 20, 2013
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Language: English
Author: Donald Walter Baronowski
ISBN: 9781472519870
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: November 20, 2013
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English

Polybius and Roman Imperialism explores in depth the complexity of the Greek historian Polybius'
views on the expansion of Roman power. Although he considered imperialism intrinsically noble, and both admired and supported Roman domination, Polybius also evinced detachment from the ruling power. This detachment came in different forms: personal, cultural, patriotic and cultural.

In general, he believed that the Romans cited morally acceptable pretexts for declaring war, observed justice in other aspects of foreign policy, and practised beneficence and moderation in their dealings with subject nations. Even with less than half of the original text surviving, the author reveals Polybius' personality and political philosophy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Polybius and Roman Imperialism explores in depth the complexity of the Greek historian Polybius'
views on the expansion of Roman power. Although he considered imperialism intrinsically noble, and both admired and supported Roman domination, Polybius also evinced detachment from the ruling power. This detachment came in different forms: personal, cultural, patriotic and cultural.

In general, he believed that the Romans cited morally acceptable pretexts for declaring war, observed justice in other aspects of foreign policy, and practised beneficence and moderation in their dealings with subject nations. Even with less than half of the original text surviving, the author reveals Polybius' personality and political philosophy.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia, Vol. 5 by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Operation Compass 1940 by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book The Famine Ships by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book The Derrida Dictionary by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Take Time for Paradise by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book The Great Tamasha by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book A Short History of the Mongols by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Mark IV vs A7V by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Super-heavy Tanks of World War II by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Pilates Method by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Making Human Rights Intelligible by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book T&T Clark Handbook of Children in the Bible and the Biblical World by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Polish Spitfire Aces by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book At The Inland Sea by Donald Walter Baronowski
Cover of the book Capital Wars by Donald Walter Baronowski
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy