A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Republic offers a diversity of perspectives to explore how differing approaches and methodologies can contribute to a greater understanding of the formation of the Roman Republic.
* Brings together the experiences and ideas of archaeologists from around the world, with multiple backgrounds and areas of interest
* Offers a vibrant exploration of the ways in which archaeological methods can be used to explore different elements of the Roman Republican period
* Demonstrates that the Republic was not formed in a vacuum, but was influenced by non-Latin-speaking cultures from throughout the Mediterranean region
* Enables archaeological thinking in this area to be made accessible both to a more general audience and as a valuable addition to existing discourse
* Investigates the archaeology of the Roman Republican period with reference to material culture, landscape, technology, identity and empire
The role of archaeology has expanded over the past 30 years, and research now frequently overlaps with the work of ancient historians and classicists. A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Republic demonstrates how archaeological methods have been used to study the era of the Roman Republic, and the influences of non-Roman cultures on its formation.
A collection of original essays by both emerging and established archaeologists with a wide range of nationalities and areas of interest, A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Republic reveals how differing approaches and methodologies contribute to an understanding of the Republic across the Mediterranean basin. Of interest both to archaeologists themselves, and to students of ancient history, art history and classics, it offers a diverse approach to a fascinating field.
