Friendship and Empire Roman Diplomacy and Imperialism in the Middle Republic 353 146 BC 1st Edition by Paul J Burton ISBN 0521190002 9780521190008

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ISBN 10: 0521190002

ISBN 13: 9780521190008 

Author: Paul J. Burton

In this bold new interpretation of the origins of ancient Rome’s overseas empire, Dr Burton charts the impact of the psychology, language and gestures associated with the Roman concept of amicitia, or ‘friendship’. The book challenges the prevailing orthodox Cold War-era realist interpretation of Roman imperialism and argues that language and ideals contributed just as much to Roman empire-building as military muscle. Using a constructivist theoretical framework drawn from international relations, Dr Burton replaces the modern scholarly fiction of a Roman empire built on networks of foreign clients and client-states with an interpretation grounded firmly in the discursive habits of the ancient texts themselves. The results better account for the peculiar rhythms of Rome’s earliest period of overseas expansion – brief periods of vigorous military and diplomatic activity, such as the rolling back of Seleucid power in Asia Minor and Greece in 192–188 BC, followed by long periods of inactivity.

• Offers a fresh interpretation of Roman imperialism using a constructivist theoretical framework drawn from international relations
• Expands the terms of the debate over Roman imperialism by placing the ancient Roman concept of amicitia, or ‘friendship’, at the center of the process of Roman imperial expansion
• Examines afresh a crucial period of Roman history when Rome expanded her horizons beyond Italy to the rest of the Mediterranean world

Table of contents:

1. Discourse, international relations, and international relations theory
2. Friendship practices and processes
3. Amicitia incipit: beginning international friendship
4. The duties of international friendship
5. The breakdown and dissolution of international friendship
Conclusion.

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