Bøger af Lily Ross Taylor

An in-depth examination of the cults and religions found in Ostia, a port city of ancient Rome. Scholars and history enthusiasts alike will appreciate the thorough research and analysis presented in this seminal work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Divinity of the Roman Emperor: Philological Monographs, American Philological Association, No. 1 is a book written by Lily Ross Taylor. It is a comprehensive study of the Roman Emperor's divinity, exploring the concept of imperial cults and the worship of the Emperor as a god. The book examines the evolution of the concept of divinity in the Roman Empire, tracing its roots to the early days of the Republic and the role of the gods in Roman society. It also delves into the political and social implications of the Emperor's divinity, including the use of propaganda and the manipulation of the masses. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of Roman history, religion, and culture, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of the complex relationship between the Roman Emperor and the divine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a commentary on the text of the advice given to Cicero by his campaign-conscious brother. The book is designed to clarify the true meaning in Roman political life of such terms as "party" and "faction" and explains the mechanics of Roman politics.