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Friendship and Empire - Roman Diplomacy and Imperialism in the Middle Republic (353-146 BC) (Hardcover, New)
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Friendship and Empire - Roman Diplomacy and Imperialism in the Middle Republic (353-146 BC) (Hardcover, New)
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In this bold new interpretation of the origins of ancient Rome's
overseas empire, Dr Burton charts the impact of the psychology,
language and gestures associated with the Roman concept of
amicitia, or 'friendship'. The book challenges the prevailing
orthodox Cold War-era realist interpretation of Roman imperialism
and argues that language and ideals contributed just as much to
Roman empire-building as military muscle. Using a constructivist
theoretical framework drawn from international relations, Dr Burton
replaces the modern scholarly fiction of a Roman empire built on
networks of foreign clients and client-states with an
interpretation grounded firmly in the discursive habits of the
ancient texts themselves. The results better account for the
peculiar rhythms of Rome's earliest period of overseas expansion -
brief periods of vigorous military and diplomatic activity, such as
the rolling back of Seleucid power in Asia Minor and Greece in
192-188 BC, followed by long periods of inactivity.
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