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Overview"When we imagine ancient political life, we think of powerful rulers and awe-inspiring monuments, not grassroots movements. But if the cacophony of our modern political discourse can teach us anything, it is that negotiating power and legitimacy is an ongoing conversation, not a monologue. Pomp, Circumstance, and the Performance of Politics investigates moments and spaces in the pre-modern world where audiences had the opportunity to weigh in on the messages their leaders were sending. How did ordinary people experience and contribute to their political realities, and what strategies did rulers use to gain support? Bringing together scholars working in a wide variety of disciplines and time periods, from pre-hispanic Mesoamerica and Early Historic India to the Assyrian Empire and papal Rome, this book takes a bottom-up approach to evaluating the risks and rewards of acting ""politically correct""—or incorrect—in the ancient world." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathryn R. MorganPublisher: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Imprint: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures ISBN: 9781614911067ISBN 10: 1614911061 Pages: 411 Publication Date: 23 April 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKathryn R. Morgan is an assistant professor of classical studies at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |