Beschreibung:
This new edition of Rome in the East expands on the seminal work of the first edition, and examines the lasting impact of the near Eastern influence on Rome on our understanding of the development of European culture.
Preface Chapter One: Historical Background Chapter Two: The Princely States Chapter Three: Rome East of the Frontiers Chapter Four: The Towns and Cities Chapter Five: The Countryside Chapter Six: Secular Architecture: Imperial Stamp or Imperial Veneer? Chapter Seven: Buildings of Religion: The Resurgence of the East Chapter Eight: The Transformation of an Empire Bibliography Index