Polybius and Roman imperialism
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Polybius and Roman imperialism
Bristol Classical Press, 2012, c2011
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Originally published: London : Gerald Duckworth, 2011
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-232) and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Preface
List of Abbreviations
Introduction
Part I. The Attitude of Intellectuals to Imperial Domination in the Hellenistic Period
1. Greek Philosophers and Roman Imperialism
2. Poets, Prophecies and Roman Imperialism
3. Historians and Roman Imperialism
Part II. Polybius' Attitude to Roman Domination
4. Polybius on Legitimate Expansion
5. Polybius on the Acquisition, Expansion and Preservation of Imperial Rule
6. Polybius on the Enemies of Rome
7. Polybius in the Service of Rome
8. Polybius, Rome, Barbarism and Fate
9. Polybius on the Future of the Roman Empire
Conclusions
Notes
Bibliography
Index of Passages Cited
General Index
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