
Christopher Siwicki. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
How did the Roman state manage the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of its monumental urban landscape amidst the shifting political priorities of the Imperial era? Christopher Siwicki, a scholar specializing in Roman urbanism, examines the intersection of administrative policy and architectural longevity. By analyzing epigraphic evidence and archaeological remains, the author argues that restoration was not merely a technical necessity but a deliberate tool of political legitimacy and imperial propaganda. The work situates these practices within the broader context of Roman civic identity and the evolving relationship between the emperor and the urban fabric.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars in the field of Roman archaeology recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of urban maintenance and administrative history. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for researchers and students of classical antiquity.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0192588206
ISBN-13:
9780192588203
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