A History of the Roman Equestrian Order

ISBN-13: 9781009376228 / Angielski

Caillan Davenport

Opis

In the Roman social hierarchy, the equestrian order stood second only to the senatorial aristocracy in status and prestige. This book offers the first comprehensive history of the order, covering the period from the eighth century BC to the fifth century AD.

Recenzje

'Davenport has produced a very impressive work. Although intended primarily for the serious scholar of Roman institutions, those with an interest in Roman military history will find Davenport's work of considerable value.' A. A. Nofi, StrategyPage (www.strategypage.com)

Spis treści

Introduction: charting the history of the equestrian order; Part I. The Republic: 1. Riding for Rome; 2. Cicero's equestrian order; 3. Questions of status; Part II. The Empire: 4. Pathways to the principate; 5. An imperial order; 6. Cursus and vita (I): officers; 7. Cursus and vita (II): administrators; Part III. Equestrians on Display: 8. Ceremonies and consensus; 9. Spectators and performers; 10. Religion and the Res Publica; Part IV. The Late Empire: 11. Governors and generals; 12. The last equites Romani; Conclusion.