Troy between Greece and Rome
Local Tradition and Imperial Power
ISBN13: 9780199240333ISBN10: 0199240337
Hardback,
336 pages
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Nov 2001,
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$252.00 (04)Description
In this book Andrew Erskine examines the role and meaning of Troy in the changing relationship between Greeks and Romans, as Rome is transformed from a minor Italian city into a Mediterranean superpower. The book seeks to understand the significance of Rome's Trojan origins for the Greeks by considering the place of Troy and Trojans in Greek culture.Features
- A first look at the impact of the myth and reality of Troy on the Greek world.
- Sheds new light on the relationship between the Greeks and their Roman masters.
About the Author(s)
Andrew Erskine is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Classics, University College Dublin.
