Description: The Roman Wedding by Karen K. Hersch Drawing on literary, legal, historical, antiquarian, and artistic evidence of Roman nuptials from the end of the Republic through the early Empire, Karen Hersch shows how the Roman wedding expressed the ideals and norms of an ancient people in the first full length study of the subject. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The wedding ritual of the ancient Romans provides a crucial key to understanding their remarkable civilization. The intriguing ceremony represented the starting point of a Roman family as well as a Roman girls transition to womanhood. This is the first book-length examination of Roman wedding ritual. Drawing on literary, legal, historical, antiquarian, and artistic evidence of Roman nuptials from the end of the Republic through the early Empire (from ca. 200 BC to AD 200), Karen Hersch shows how the Roman wedding expressed the ideals and norms of an ancient people. Her book is an invaluable tool for Roman social historians interested in how ideas of gender, law, religion, and tradition are interwoven into the wedding ceremony of every culture. Author Biography Karen Hersch is Assistant Professor of Classics at Temple University in Philadelphia. Table of Contents Introduction; 1. The laws of humans and gods; 2. At the house of the bride; 3. To the grooms house; 4. Gods of the Roman wedding; Conclusion. Review Herschs volume is a careful survey of Roman matrimonial ceremonies and their meaning to the ancients. Throughout the volume, one appreciates Herschs focus on the opinions of the ancients themselves. Religious Studies Reviews Promotional This is the first book-length examination of Roman wedding ritual. Review Quote "...very high quality text... . All interested in Roman daily life, from student to scholar, will benefit from this excellent book." --BMCR Promotional "Headline" This is the first book-length examination of Roman wedding ritual. Description for Bookstore Drawing on literary, legal, historical, antiquarian, and artistic evidence of Roman nuptials from the end of the Republic through the early Empire, Karen Hersch shows how the Roman wedding expressed the ideals and norms of an ancient people in the first full length study of the subject. Description for Library Drawing on literary, legal, historical, antiquarian, and artistic evidence of Roman nuptials from the end of the Republic through the early Empire, Karen Hersch shows how the Roman wedding expressed the ideals and norms of an ancient people in the first full length study of the subject. Details ISBN0521196108 Author Karen K. Hersch Pages 256 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2010 ISBN-10 0521196108 ISBN-13 9780521196109 Format Hardcover Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Ritual and Meaning in Antiquity Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title ROMAN WEDDING Language English Media Book Publication Date 2010-05-24 Birth 1968 Affiliation Temple University, Philadelphia UK Release Date 2010-05-24 AU Release Date 2010-05-24 NZ Release Date 2010-05-24 Illustrations 9 Halftones, unspecified Alternative 9780511762086 DEWEY 395.220937 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168647996;
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