'Bread and Circuses'

Euergetism and Municipal Patronage in Roman Italy

Kathryn Lomas editor Tim Cornell editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:12th Dec '13

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Cities in the ancient world relied on private generosity to provide many basic amenities, as well as expecting leading citizens to pay for 'bread and circuses' - free food and public entertainment. This collection of essays by leading scholars from the UK and USA explores the important phenomenon of benefaction and public patronage in Roman Italy.
Ranging from the late republican period to the later Roman Empire, the contributions cover a wide range of topics, including the impact of benefactions and benefactors on the urban development of Roman Italy, on cultural and economic activity, and on the changing role of games and festivals in Roman society. They also explore the relationship between communities and their benefactors, whether these were local notables, senators, or the emperor himself, and examine how the nature of benefaction changed under the Empire.

'The strength of the book lies in the chronological sweep of the essays.' - Bryn Mawr Classical Review

' ... this is a diverse collection of papers. It contains much that is interesting and stimulating ...' - Journal of Roman Studies


'The strength of the book lies in the chronological sweep of the essays.' - Bryn Mawr Classical Review

ISBN: 9780415518567

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

182 pages