Hadrian and the Cities of the Roman Empire

Name: Hadrian and the Cities of the Roman Empire
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ISBN: 9780691094939

ISBN-10: 0691094934

ISBN-13: 9780691094939

Edition: 2000

Authors: Mary Taliaferro Boatwright

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In this comprehensive investigation into the vibrant urban life that existed under Hadrian's rule, the author focuses on the emperor's direct interactions with Rome's cities, exploring the many benefactions for which he was celebrated on coins and in literary works and inscriptions.

Book details

List price: $58.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 12/29/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 6.06" wide x 9.06" long x 0.65" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



List of Illustrations and Tables


Acknowledgments


List ofAbbreviations



Roman Cities and Roman Power: The Roman Empire and Hadrian



The Sources



Changes of City Status and Their Impact on City Life


Appendix to Chapter 3 Aulus Gellius, Noctes Atticae 16.13.1-9 (de Italicensibus)



Changes Affecting Cities' Daily Governance and Economy



Civic Benefactions with Extramural Effects



Engineering and Architectural Donations



Athens, Smyrna, and Italica


Appendix to Chapter 7 Other Structures in Athens Associated with Hadrian



City Foundations, New and Renewed



Hadrian's Civic Benefactions and the Roman Empire


Bibliography


Index