Rome and the Nomads: The Pontic-Danubian Realm in Antiquity - Hardcover

Batty, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198149360 ISBN 13: 9780198149361

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2007

Synopsis

In this comprehensive illustrated study, Roger Batty examines the historical importance of migration and the pastoral economy in Eastern Europe during ancient and early medieval times, with an emphasis on the early period of Roman rule. Across a wide geographical area, from the Ukraine to the shores of the Aegean, the interaction of imperial rulers and migrating steppe nomads both with each other and with the indigenous farmers and herdsmen, forms a central strand of European history. Batty uses both textual and archaeological evidence to establish a clear picture of life in the region. In explaining the historical development of the area in antiquity, whether in the Roman period or afterwards, he investigates the economic choices available to, and the ideas espoused by, both larger and smaller social groups. Historically important but unrecognized structures and trends are all given prominence over the more temporary initiatives of centralizing powers.

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Review:

Batty's meticulously researched and expanded Oxford doctoral dissertation... is interesting and thought-provoking. (Maureen Carroll, Antiquity)

This is a substantial volume... in respect of detail... The book has been very carefully edited and looks neat, clear and well organised. (Zosia Archibald, Bryn Mawr Classical Review)

About the Author:

Roger Batty is Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, Keio University, Tokyo.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0198149360
• ISBN 13: 9780198149361
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 688