About the Book
California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 3 offers a diverse and thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into key aspects of ancient Greek and Roman culture, history, and art. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, this volume explores a wide range of classical topics, from literary analysis to archaeological discoveries.
Highlights include William S. Anderson’s comparative study of lascivia and ira in the works of Martial and Juvenal, and Peter Garnsey’s exploration of Septimius Severus and the marriage policies of Roman soldiers. Crawford H. Greenewalt, Jr. discusses Orientalizing pottery in Sardis, while Seymour Howard examines a transformative phase in Hellenistic sculpture. Additionally, Richard R. Johnson provides a fascinating look at the origins of parchment, and Borimir Jordan analyzes Herodotos’ depiction of the Naukraroi of Athens. With topics ranging from the death of Antigone to an inscription at Lebedos, this volume offers a comprehensive and engaging look into classical antiquity.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.
Highlights include William S. Anderson’s comparative study of lascivia and ira in the works of Martial and Juvenal, and Peter Garnsey’s exploration of Septimius Severus and the marriage policies of Roman soldiers. Crawford H. Greenewalt, Jr. discusses Orientalizing pottery in Sardis, while Seymour Howard examines a transformative phase in Hellenistic sculpture. Additionally, Richard R. Johnson provides a fascinating look at the origins of parchment, and Borimir Jordan analyzes Herodotos’ depiction of the Naukraroi of Athens. With topics ranging from the death of Antigone to an inscription at Lebedos, this volume offers a comprehensive and engaging look into classical antiquity.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.