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The Language of Empire

- Rome and the Idea of Empire from the Third Century BC to the Second Century AD

About The Language of Empire

This book examines the language and the institutions of the Romans during the period in which they conquered the known world and created their empire. Changes in the meaning of some key words enable us to bypass modern assumptions about empire and discover what the Romans themselves thought they were doing.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781107402799
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 232
  • Published:
  • August 11, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 228x152x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 358 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 18, 2024

Description of The Language of Empire

This book examines the language and the institutions of the Romans during the period in which they conquered the known world and created their empire. Changes in the meaning of some key words enable us to bypass modern assumptions about empire and discover what the Romans themselves thought they were doing.

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