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Imperial projections : ancient Rome in modern popular culture /

The creators of popular culture have often appropriated elements of Roman history and society. This text looks at how ancient Rome has been depicted and what the portrayals tell us about contemporary culture.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Joshel, Sandra R. (Sandra Rae), 1947-, Malamud, Margaret, McGuire, Donald T.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001.
Series:Arethusa books.
Subjects:
Rome > In motion pictures.
Rome > In literature.
Beeldvorming.
Romeinse oudheid.
Films.
Rezeption.
Alltagskultur.
USA.
Römisches Reich.
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Summary:The creators of popular culture have often appropriated elements of Roman history and society. This text looks at how ancient Rome has been depicted and what the portrayals tell us about contemporary culture.
Physical Description:viii, 299 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-286) and index.
ISBN:0801867428 (alk. paper)
9780801867422 (alk. paper)