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 (06)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. It moves beyond the more familiar spheres of art and literature to explore the countless, overlapping, local traditions, the stories that cities told about themselves, a world often neglected by scholars.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.
