Bread and Circuses: Euergetism and Municipal Patronage in Roman Italy
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Cities in the ancient world relied on private generosity to provide many basic amenities, as well as expecting leading citizens to pay for 'bread and circuses' - free food and public entertainment. This collection of essays by leading scholars from the UK and USA explores the important phenomenon of benefaction and public patronage in Roman Italy.
Ranging from the late republican period to the later Roman Empire, the contributions cover a wide...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0415146895
ISBN13:9780415146890
Release Date:September 2002
Publisher:Routledge
Length:182 Pages
Weight:0.94 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 9.8"
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