Empire and Memory The Representation of the Roman Republic in Imperial Culture [Paperback]

How the memory of the Roman Republic manifest itself after the Republic's demise.The memory of the Roman Republic proved to be very enduring after its ending with the accession of the emperor Augustus. This work explores how that memory manifested itself and gradually faded over the course of the early Empire (AD 14-117), serving as an avenue for dissent as well as imperial propaganda. The work also examines the close relationship between memory and history in Roman thought, draws on modern studies of historical memory and offers the reader case studies of both major imperial authors and key Roman monuments.The memory of the Roman Republic proved to be very enduring after its ending with the accession of the emperor Augustus. This work explores how that memory manifested itself and gradually faded over the course of the early Empire (AD 14-117), serving as an avenue for dissent as well as imperial propaganda. The work also examines the close relationship between memory and history in Roman thought, draws on modern studies of historical memory and offers the reader case studies of both major imperial authors and key Roman monuments.Despite the fact that the Roman Republic came to an undeniable end in 31 BC with the accession of the emperor Augustus, the memory of the Republic persisted. This book explores how that memory manifested itself, serving as an avenue for dissent as well as imperial propaganda, before gradually fading over the course of the early Empire (AD 14-117). Presenting case-studies of several imperial authors and key Roman monuments, it also examines the close relationship between memory and history in Roman thought, informed by modern studies of historical memory.1. Historia/memoria; 2. Res publica tiberiana; 3: 'Caesar, now be still'; 4. Rome's new past; 5. Remembering Rome.?Gowing's study will be essential reading for graduate students and scholars in ancient history, literature and art. It makes a substantial contribution to understanding thelCØ