Pax and the Politics of Peace

Author	: Hannah Cornwell
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Total Pages	: 269
Release	: 2017
ISBN-10	: 9780198805632
ISBN-13	: 0198805632
Rating	: 4/5 (632 Downloads)

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Download or read book Pax and the Politics of Peace written by Hannah Cornwell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of Roman peace (pax) did not just denote the absence of war but formed part of a much greater discourse on how Rome conceptualized herself. This volume explores its changing meaning from Republic to Principate, arguing that it is fundamental to understanding the shifting balance of power and the creation of the Roman Empire.

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