9780259338192 - Les Inscriptions D'uchi Majus D'après Les Recherches Du Capitaine Gondouin, Vol 2 Classic Reprint by Alfred Merlin (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously explores 161 Roman inscriptions discovered in and around Uchi Majus, an ancient city on the edge of the Tunisian desert, providing unprecedented insights into the lives of its inhabitants from the 1st to the 4th century AD. These inscriptions, ranging from humble tombstones to grand public monuments, reveal a vibrant Roman community with deep roots in both its indigenous and imperial heritage. The diverse texts unearthed in Uchi Majus challenge traditional understandings of Roman expansion and assimilation, shedding light on a unique blend of local traditions and Roman culture. Through a comprehensive analysis of these epigraphs, this volume offers a rich tapestry of the political, social, and religious dynamics that shaped daily life in this captivating corner of the Roman Empire. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.