Friendship and empire : Roman diplomacy and imperialism in the middle republic (353-146 BC)

Friendship and empire : Roman diplomacy and imperialism in the middle republic (353-146 BC) / Paul J. Burton.

"In this bold new interpretation of the origins of ancient Rome's overseas empire, Paul Burton charts the impact of the psychology, language and gestures associated with the Roman concept of amicitia, or 'friendship'. The book challenges the prevailing orthodox Cold War-era reali...

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Main Author: Burton, Paul J., 1969-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Subjects:
Friendship > Political aspects > Rome > History.
Political culture > Rome > History.
Rome > Foreign relations > 510-30 B.C.
Online Access:Cover image
Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: 1. Discourse, international relations, and international relations theory; 2. Friendship practices and processes; 3. Amicitia incipit : beginning international friendship; 4. The duties of international friendship; 5. The breakdown and dissolution of international friendship; Conclusion.

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