Syrian Influences in the Roman Empire to AD 300

ISBN-13: 9781138071230 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 336 str.

Dr. John D. Grainger

Opis

Syria has been neglected as a Roman province by comparison with regions such as Italy, Egypt and Greece. It was, however, an economic powerhouses of the empire from its annexation until after the empire’s dissolution; it was a major contributor to the military strength of the empire, notably in the recruitment of auxiliary regiments; many religions including Judaism, and pagan gods such as Jupiter Dolichenus, originated in Syria. This book, based on original sources, considers the means by which Syrians, whose country was only annexed to the empire in 64 BC, saw their influence penetrate all levels of society from private soldiers and ordinary citizens to priests and to imperial families.

Spis treści

Introduction/ Roman Syria: The Syrian Scene / Syrians Take Over the Empire / Syria as a Roman Base / Syria and the Army / The Legions / The Auxiliary Regiments – Peoples / The Auxiliary Regiments – Cities / Other Syrian Regiments / Other Military Units / The Export of the Syrian Gods / Summary of the ‘pagan’ religious influence / The Civilians from Syria / Christianity / Concentrations of Syrians in the Empire / Conclusion

O autorze

John D. Grainger is an independent scholar working in both ancient and modern history. He is the author of several books including Nerva and the Roman Succession Crisis of AD 96–99, Great Power Diplomacy in the Hellenistic World, a biography of Seleukos Nikator, and a three volume history of the Seleukid Empire.