![]() ![]() In fact, by directly challenging it, he opens our eyes to an entirely different ancient world. While he follows traditional chronological and temporal boundaries, he does not adhere to the old scholarly lens. Easy to read and unafraid to explain scholarly arguments, Jensen takes his readers on a tour of the so-called Greek and Roman world. "This book is excellent, and even necessary, reading for any survey of the ancient world. The world that the author paints is 'a tumult of different ideas, interpretations, and conflicts that had no final resolution.' What better reason could a historian offer for studying antiquity? Both readable and scholarly, Barbarians in the Greek and Roman World has a refreshingly modern ring and delivers an important modern message." -Robert Garland, Colgate University Jensen's work is not only a testimony to the truly multicultural dimension of the ancient Mediterranean, but also a reminder of how contemporary prejudices help shape our view of past societies. "A fascinating study of interrelatedness among peoples that does much to undermine the conventional notion of there being an essentialist divide between Greco-Roman and barbarian culture and peoples. ![]() Ordering Titles in the Lingua Latina per se Illustrata Series.Ordering for Customers & Booksellers Outside of the U.S.Ordering for Customers & Booksellers in the U.S.Request Instructor Resources, Manuals, and Answer Keys (For Select Titles).The Western Literary Tradition Anthologies.Passages: Key Moments in History Series.Critical Themes in World History Series.Medieval, Renaissance, & Reformation History. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |