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Syrian Influences in the Roman Empire to AD 300 book cover

1st Edition

Syrian Influences in the Roman Empire to AD 300

By John D. Grainger Copyright 2018
284 Pages
by Routledge

284 Pages
by Routledge

284 Pages
by Routledge
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The study of Syria as a Roman province has been neglected by comparison with equivalent geographical regions such as Italy, Egypt, Greece and even Gaul. It was, however, one of the economic powerhouses of the empire from its annexation until after the empire’s dissolution. As such it clearly deserves some particular consideration, but at the same time it was a major contributor to the military... Read more

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

Biography

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.

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