Description: Mediterranean Anarchy, Interstate War, and the Rise of Rome by Arthur M. Eckstein 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New 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. Flap "A major contribution to the study of Roman imperialism and ancient international relations."--John Rich, University of Nottingham 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. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Abbreviations Maps 1. Political Science and Roman History 2. Realist Paradigms of Interstate Behavior 3. The Anarchic Structure of Interstate Relations in Classical Greece 4. The Anarchic Structure of Interstate Relations in Hellenistic Age 5. Terrores Multi: The Rivals of Rome for Power in Italy and the Western Mediterranean 6. Rome and Roman Militarism within the Anarchic Interstate System 7. Roman Exceptionalism and Nonexceptionalism Appendix to Chapter 6: Roman Commanding Generals Killed in Battle with Foreign Enemies, 340s-140s BC Bibliography Index Review "As a classicist, I read [Ecksteins] book with delight... I hope that this book will stimulate the production of other similarly sophisticated studies." -- James Quillin Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR) Review Quote "As a classicist, I read [Ecksteins] book with delight. . . . I hope that this book will stimulate the production of other similarly sophisticated studies."-- Bryn Mawr Classical Review (Bmcr) Details ISBN0520259920 Author Arthur M. Eckstein Short Title MEDITERRANEAN ANARCHY INTERSTA Publisher University of California Press Series Hellenistic Culture and Society Language English ISBN-10 0520259920 ISBN-13 9780520259928 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 937.02 Series Number 48 Year 2009 Imprint University of California Press Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Berkerley Affiliation University of Maryland UK Release Date 2009-04-07 AU Release Date 2009-04-07 NZ Release Date 2009-04-07 US Release Date 2009-04-07 Pages 394 Publication Date 2009-04-07 Illustrations 3 maps Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159676637;
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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: 229 mm
Subject: History
Publication Year: 2009
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Item Weight: 590 g
Author: Arthur M. Eckstein
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