California Studies in Classical Antiquity, Volume 3Edition 1

California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 3 offers a diverse and thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into key aspects of ancient Greek and Roman culture, history, and art. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, this volume explores a wide range of classical topics, from literary analysis to archaeological discoveries. Highlights include William S. Anderson's comparative study of lascivia and ira in the works of Martial and Juvenal, and Peter Garnsey's exploration of Septimius Severus and the marriage policies of Roman soldiers. Crawford H. Greenewalt, Jr. discusses Orientalizing pottery in Sardis, while Seymour Howard examines a transformative phase in Hellenistic sculpture. Additionally, Richard R. Johnson provides a fascinating look at the origins of parchment, and Borimir Jordan analyzes Herodotos' depiction of the Naukraroi of Athens. With topics ranging from the death of Antigone to an inscription at Lebedos, this volume offers a comprehensive and engaging look into classical antiquity.

This title was originally published in 1970.

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