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The Roman Triumph
- Narrated by: Lucy Rayner
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's Summary
It followed every major military victory in ancient Rome: the successful general drove through the streets to the temple of Jupiter on the Capitoline Hill; behind him streamed his raucous soldiers; in front were his prisoners, as well as the booty he'd captured, from enemy ships and precious statues to plants and animals from the conquered territory. Occasionally there was so much on display that the show lasted two or three days.
A radical reexamination of this most extraordinary of ancient ceremonies, this book explores the magnificence of the Roman triumph, but also its darker side. What did it mean when the axle broke under Julius Caesar's chariot? And what are the implications of the Roman triumph, as a celebration of imperialism and military might, for questions about military power and "victory" in our own day? The triumph, Mary Beard contends, prompted the Romans to question as well as celebrate military glory.
Her work is a testament to the profound importance of the triumph in Roman culture—and for monarchs, dynasts, and generals ever since. But how can we recreate the ceremony as it was celebrated in Rome? How can we piece together its elusive traces in art and literature? Beard addresses these questions, opening a window on the intriguing process of sifting through and making sense of what constitutes "history."
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- Sean
- 06-03-2023
Outstanding book, but difficult narration.
This is a fascinating, scholarly work, rendered accessible to everyone with an interest in ancient history. Written in the typically engaging style of Mary Beard, it is interesting and humorous The narrator, however, speaks with a breathy affectation that is distracting and trivialises the work. I found it difficult to complete the recording.
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