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Author_Donald Walter Baronowski
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- ISBN 9781472504500
- Weight: 367g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 28 Feb 2013
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Polybius and Roman Imperialism explores in depth the complexity of the Greek historian Polybius’
views on the expansion of Roman power. Although he considered imperialism intrinsically noble, and both admired and supported Roman domination, Polybius also evinced detachment from the ruling power. This detachment came in different forms: personal, cultural, patriotic and cultural.
In general, he believed that the Romans cited morally acceptable pretexts for declaring war, observed justice in other aspects of foreign policy, and practised beneficence and moderation in their dealings with subject nations. Even with less than half of the original text surviving, the author reveals Polybius' personality and political philosophy.
Donald Walter Baronowski is Lecturer in the Department of History and Classical Studies, McGill University, Canada.
