244 Pages
by
Routledge
244 Pages
by
Routledge
244 Pages
by
Routledge
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This wide-ranging and informative survey of 'outsider' groups in the Roman Empire will contribute greatly to our understanding of Roman social history.
Examining men such as as Viriatus, Tacfarinus, Maternus and Bulla Felix, who were called latrones after clashing with the imperial authorities, special attention is given to perhaps the best-known 'bandit' of all, Spartacus, and to those who... Read more
Translator’s foreword, Author’s preface to the original German edition, Bibliography, Introduction, 1 Real bandits, 2 Guerrilla leaders as latrones, 3 Leaders of slave revolts as latrones, 4 Politicians and pretenders as latrones, 5 Leistai in Judaea, 6 Imperial challengers: Bulla Felix and Maternus, 7 Avengers in dynastic conflicts, 8 Conclusion, Notes, Index
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Thomas Grunewald
'[A] fascinating and informative book.' - The Journal of Classics Teaching
