{"title":"Michael Koortbojian","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Michael Koortbojian, a distinguished author known for his insightful contributions to the fields of history and military studies. His scholarly works offer an engaging look into ancient societies and the intricate details of military practices, perfect for both history enthusiasts and curious readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eCrossing the Pomerium\u003c\/em\u003e. In this fascinating exploration, Koortbojian examines the cultural and political significance of the Pomerium, the sacred boundary surrounding the city of Rome, and its implications on Roman life and military practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a unique ability to blend thorough research with accessible writing, Michael Koortbojian's books provide readers not only with historical facts but also with an enriched understanding of the past. Delve into his works to discover the complexities of ancient civilisations and their enduring legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crossing-the-pomerium-by-michael-koortbojian-9780691195032","title":"Crossing the Pomerium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multifaceted exploration of the interplay between civic and military life in ancient Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ancient Romans famously distinguished between civic life in Rome and military matters outside the city—a division marked by the pomerium, an abstract religious and legal boundary that was central to the myth of the city's foundation. In \u003cem\u003eCrossing the Pomerium\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Koortbojian explores, by means of images and texts, how the Romans used social practices and public monuments to assert their capital's distinction from its growing empire, to delimit the proper realms of religion and law from those of war and conquest, and to establish and disseminate so many fundamental Roman institutions across three centuries of imperial rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrossing the Pomerium\u003c\/em\u003e probes such topics as the appearance in the city of Romans in armour, whether in representation or in life, the role of religious rites on the battlefield, and the military image of Constantine on the arch built in his name. Throughout, the book reveals how, in these instances and others, the ancient ideology of crossing the pomerium reflects the efforts of Romans not only to live up to the ideals they had inherited, but also to reconceive their past and to validate contemporary practices during a time when Rome enjoyed growing dominance in the Mediterranean world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA masterly reassessment of the evolution of ancient Rome and its customs, \u003cem\u003eCrossing the Pomerium\u003c\/em\u003e explores a problem faced by generations of Romans—how to leave and return to hallowed city ground in the course of building an empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848879296748,"sku":"9780691195032","price":102.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1937463482434.jpg?v=1759001860"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-koortbojian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}