Roman Imperialism: Readings and Sources

Acknowledgments.

Introduction: The Study Of Roman Imperialism: Craige B. Champion And Arthur M. Eckstein.

1. The Growth Of Roman Power And Imperial Motivations:.

Introduction To Chapter 1.

Readings.

On War And Greed In The Second Century Bc: W. V. Harris.

Material Rewards And The Drive For Empire: Erich S. Gruen.

Fear, Greed, And Glory: The Causes Of Roman War Making In The Middle Republic: John Rich.

Sources.

2. Political, Social, And Economic Consquences Of Empire:.

Introduction To Chapter 2.

Readings.

Rome And The Greek World: Economic Relationships: Michael H. Crawford.

Conquerors And Slaves: Sociological Studies In Roman History: K. Hopkins.

Sources.

3. Ideology And Government Of Empire:.

Introduction To Chapter 3.

Readings.

Laus Imperii: P. A. Brunt.

Rome And The Enemy: Imperial Strategy In The Principate: Susan Mattern.

Sources.

4. “Romanization”: Cultural Assimilation, Hydridization, And Resistance:.

Introduction To Chapter 4.

Readings.

Romanization In The Time Of Augustus: R. Macmullen.

Becoming Roman: The Origins Of Provincial Civilization In Gaul: G. Woolf.

The Barbarians Speak: How The Peoples Shaped Roman Europe: P. S. Wells.

Sources.

5. The Frontier: Strategy And Defense Of Empire:.

Introduction To Chapter 5.

Readings.

The Grand Strategy Of The Roman Empire: E. N. Luttwak.

The Limits Of The Empire: The Roman Army In The East: B. Isaac.

Sources.

Glossary.

Index.