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Troy between Greece and Rome: Local Tradition and Imperial Power - Softcover

Erskine, Andrew

 
9780199265800: Troy between Greece and Rome: Local Tradition and Imperial Power

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Andrew Erskine is Professor of Classics and Head of Department at the National University of Ireland, Galway

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