| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 175 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
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text file |
| Series |
Impact of empire : Roman Empire, c. 200 B.C.-A.D. 476 ; volume 29
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Impact of Empire (Roman Empire, c. 200 B.C.-A.D. 476) (Series) ; 29.
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| Summary |
"In The Antonine Constitution, Alex Imrie approaches the famous edict of AD 212 from numerous angles, offering an assessment of its rationale that is rooted in the dynamic period of the early third century. Controversial since its discovery, it is depicted here as a keystone in Caracalla's attempt to revolutionise the public image of the Severan dynasty after murdering his brother. There is an inherent paradox between the apparently progressive nature of the edict, and the volatile emperor responsible for it. The enigma is only heightened by a dearth of ancient evidence relating to the legislation. By combining literary and material evidence with the surviving papyrological record, Alex Imrie shows that Caracalla's rationale is best understood in an embedded context"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Contexts -- The fiscal rationale -- The military rationale -- Alexander Imitatio -- Securing the Caracallan Empire -- Text, translation and commentary of the Giessen Papyrus. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Caracalla, Emperor of Rome, 188-217.
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Caracalla, Emperor of Rome, 188-217. |
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Constitutio Antoniniana.
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Constitutio Antoniniana. |
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Constitutio Antoniniana. |
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Rome -- Politics and government -- 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
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| Chronological Term |
30 B.C.-284 A.D. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Imrie, Alex (Tutor in classics). Antonine Constitution. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2018] 9789004368224 (DLC) 2018020525 |
| ISBN |
9789004368231 electronic book |
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900436823X electronic book |
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9789004368224 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
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9004368221 hardcover ; alkaline paper |
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