Reading Greek and Hellenistic-Roman Spolia

Reading Greek and Hellenistic-Roman Spolia
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Total Pages : 310
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ISBN-10 : 9789004682702
ISBN-13 : 9004682708
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Download or read book Reading Greek and Hellenistic-Roman Spolia written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-11-13 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plundering and taking home precious objects from a defeated enemy was a widespread activity in the Greek and Hellenistic-Roman world. In this volume literary critics, historians and archaeologists join forces in investigating this phenomenon in terms of appropriation and cultural change. In-depth interpretations of famous ancient spoliations, like that of the Greeks after Plataea or the Romans after the capture of Jerusalem, reveal a fascinating paradox: while the material record shows an eager incorporation of new objects, the texts display abhorrence of the negative effects they were thought to bring along. As this volume demonstrates, both reactions testify to the crucial innovative impact objects from abroad may have.


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