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Emperors and Rhetoricians
Panegyric, Communication, and Power in the Fourth-Century Roman Empire
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Panegyric, the art of publicly praising prominent political figures, occupied an important place in the Roman Empire throughout late antiquity. Orators were skilled political actors who manipulated the conventions of praise giving, taking great license with what they chose to present (or omit). Their ancient speeches are rare windows into the world of panegyrists, emperors, and their audiences.
In Emperors and Rhetoricians, Moysés Marcos offers an original, comprehensive look at all panegyrics to and by Julian, who in 355/356 CE promoted himself as a learned Caesar by producing his own panegyric on his cousin and Augustan benefactor, Constantius II. During key stages in his public career and throughout the time he held imperial power, Julian experimented with and utilised panegyric as both political communication and political opportunity.
Marcos expertly mines this vast body of work to uncover a startlingly new picture of Julian the Apostate, explore anew the arc of his career in imperial office, and model new ways to interpret and understand imperial speeches of praise.
Series: Transformation of the Classical Heritage
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Emperors and Rhetoricians offers a detailed exploration of the rhetorical techniques employed by Roman rulers and elites during the mid-fourth century, presenting a refreshing perspective on the public image and career of Julian.
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ISBN: 9780520394971
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 December 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Illustration: 6 b-w figures, 4 maps
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 635g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Moysés Marcos is Lecturer in History at California State University, Northridge.
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