John D. Grainger

Syrian Influences in the Roman Empire to AD 300 (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

Syria has been neglected as a Roman province by comparison with regions such as Italy, Egypt and Greece. It was, however, an economic powerhouses of the empire from its annexation until after the empire's dissolution; it was a major contributor to the military strength of the empire, notably in the recruitment of auxiliary regiments; many religions including Judaism, and pagan gods such as Jupiter Dolichenus, originated in Syria. This book, based on original sources, considers the means by which Syrians, whose country was only annexed to the empire in 64 BC, saw their influence penetrate all levels of society from private soldiers and ordinary citizens to priests and to imperial families.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 284
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781351628693
• Artikelnr.: 49377283

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

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