Description: Mediterranean Anarchy, Interstate War, and the Rise of Rome by Arthur M. Eckstein Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A study that employs modern international relations theory to place Roman militarism and expansion of power within the broader Mediterranean context of interstate anarchy. It challenges claims that Rome was an exceptionally warlike and aggressive state - not merely in modern but in ancient terms. Publisher Description This ground-breaking study is the first to employ modern international relations theory to place Roman militarism and expansion of power within the broader Mediterranean context of interstate anarchy. Arthur M. Eckstein challenges claims that Rome was an exceptionally warlike and aggressive state-not merely in modern but in ancient terms-by arguing that intense militarism and aggressiveness were common among all Mediterranean polities from ca 750 B.C. onwards.In his wide-ranging and masterful narrative, Eckstein explains that international politics in the ancient Mediterranean world was, in political science terms, a multipolar anarchy: international law was minimal, and states struggled desperately for power and survival by means of warfare. Eventually, one state, the Republic of Rome, managed to create predominance and a sort of peace. Rome was certainly a militarized and aggressive state, but it was successful not because it was exceptional in its ruthlessness, Eckstein convincingly argues; rather, it was successful because of its exceptional ability to manage a large network of foreign allies, and to assimilate numerous foreigners within the polity itself. This book shows how these characteristics, in turn, gave Rome incomparably large resources for the grim struggle of states fostered by the Mediterranean anarchy-and hence they were key to Romes unprecedented success. Author Biography Arthur M. Eckstein is Professor of History at the University of Maryland, College Park, and the author of Moral Vision in the Histories of Polybius and Senate and General: Individual Decision Making and Roman Foreign Relations, 264-194 B.C., both from UC Press. Details ISBN 0520259920 ISBN-13 9780520259928 Title Mediterranean Anarchy, Interstate War, and the Rise of Rome Author Arthur M. Eckstein Format Paperback Year 2009 Pages 394 Publisher University of California Press GE_Item_ID:161741959; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780520259928
Book Title: Mediterranean Anarchy, Interstate War, and the Rise of Rome
Number of Pages: 394 Pages
Publication Name: Mediterranean Anarchy, Interstate War, and the Rise of Rome
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Item Height: 0.9 in
Subject: Ancient / General, Political Ideologies / Anarchism, Ancient / Rome, History & Theory, Military / General, International Relations / General
Publication Year: 2009
Item Weight: 20.8 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Arthur M. Eckstein
Subject Area: Political Science, History
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Series: Hellenistic Culture and Society Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
