ISBN:
9789004251007
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource ()
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2013 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Culture and History of the Ancient Near East
Series Statement:
Culture and History of the Ancient near East Ser. v.63
Parallel Title:
Print version Rituals of Triumph in the Mediterranean World
DDC:
394.2
Keywords:
Mediterranean Region ; History, Military ; To 1500
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Processions ; Mediterranean Region ; History ; To 1500
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Rites and ceremonies ; Mediterranean Region ; History ; To 1500
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Ritual ; Mediterranean Region ; History ; To 1500
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Triumph
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
This volume presents a series of cultural reactions to successful military public proclamations by various peoples of the ancient Mediterranean world, illustrating points of similarity and diversity, and demonstrating the complex and multifaceted nature of this trans-cultural practice
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Rituals of Triumph: A Brief Introduction; Claiming Victory: The Early Roman Triumph; Ramesses III's Wars and Triumphs at Medinet Habu: Between Narration, History and Identity; Hellenistic Parades and Roman Triumphs; Nothing to Celebrate? The Lack or Disparagement of Victory Celebrations in the Greek Historians; Outcomes of Battle: Triumphal Celebrations in Assyria; Egyptian New Kingdom Triumphs: A First Blush; Commemorating Victory in Classical Greece: Why Greek Tropaia?; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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