Imperial projections : ancient Rome in modern popular culture / edited by Sandra R. Joshel, Margaret Malamud, and Donald T. McGuire, Jr.
Joshel, Sandra R. (Sandra Rae), 1947-; Malamud, Margaret.; McGuire, Donald T.
2005
PN1995.9.R68 I47 2005 (Mapit)
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Imperial projections : ancient Rome in modern popular culture / edited by Sandra R. Joshel, Margaret Malamud, and Donald T. McGuire, Jr.
ISBN
9780801882685 (pbk.)
0801882680 (pbk.)
Publication Details
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005.
Language
English
Description
viii, 299 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Call Number
PN1995.9.R68 I47 2005
Summary
The creators of popular culture have often appropriated elements of Roman history and society. This text looks at how ancient Rome has been depicted and what the portrayals tell us about contemporary culture.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-286), filmography and index.
Added Author
Joshel, Sandra R. (Sandra Rae), 1947-
Malamud, Margaret.
McGuire, Donald T.
Series
Arethusa books
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