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8. 'To the victory of Caracalla'

Author

Darbyshire, Gareth, Harl, Kenneth W., and Goldman, Andrew L.

Subjects
Gordium (Ancient city) -- Discovery and exploration, Altars -- Evaluation, Art, Roman -- Evaluation, Anthropology/archeology/folklore
Published
2009

9. Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens: A History of Ancient Greece

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
Oxford University Press (Oxford, England), Book publishing, Greek history, to 330 (Ancient period), History
Abstract

Creators, Conquerors, and Citizens: A History of Ancient Greece By Robin Waterfield. 544 pages. Oxford University Press, 2018. $34.95. Robin Waterfield has built a formidable reputation as an independent scholar [...]

Published
2018

13. The Roman Experience in Iraq.

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
*ANCIENT history, *COLONIZATION, *POLITICAL systems, ROMAN colonies
Abstract

The article discusses the experience of the Romans regarding their control Mesopotamia, presently Iraq, during the second and fourth centuries A.D. It is stated that the Roman emperors opted to put an annex and garrison to the northern part of the region to attain its victory. As the Romans succeed, they appointed the local elites as their colleagues in establishing a cost-effective policy.

Published
2007
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17. Teutoburg Forest, Battle of

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
Battle of Teutoburger Wald, 9, Generals -- 1st-5th century AD, History, Military and naval science
Abstract

a.d.9 Arminius, prince of the Cherusci, annihilated three Roman legions under the command of Governor Publius Quinctilius Varus between the northeastern slopes of Kalkrieser Berg and the marshes just east [...]

Published
1996

18. Roman-Persian Wars

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
Persia -- History, Kings and rulers, War, Social Studies/World History/Ancient History/Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter 300 to 1000 CE/Imperial Crisis and the Aftermath 300 to 700 CE, History, Military and naval science
Abstract

For more than four centuries, the Romans and Persians fought a series of indecisive wars along their mutual borders in the Near East. In a.d. 229-233, Ardashir, first Sassanian shah, [...]

Published
1996

19. Masada, Siege of

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
Masada Site, Israel -- History, Siege of Masada, 72-73, History, Military and naval science
Abstract

a.d. 73 Masada, site of the final action in the First Jewish War (a.d. 66-73), is a mountain fortress in southeastern Judaea, overlooking the western shore of the Dead Sea. [...]

Published
1996

20. Jewish Rebellions

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
Bar Kochba Rebellion, 132-135, First Jewish Revolt, 66-70, Jews -- History, Jews -- Military aspects, History, Military and naval science
Abstract

a.d.66-73 and 132-135 The First Jewish War (a.d. 66-73) erupted because of Jewish outrage over Roman misrule. Cestius Gallus, governor of Syria, failed to restore order in Jerusalem in 66, [...]

Published
1996

21. Cyrus the Great

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
Cyrus, King of Persia -- Biography, Kings and rulers -- Biography, History, Military and naval science
Abstract

r.559-530 b.c. Great King of Persia Cyrus was founder of the Achaemenid dynasty. The greatest conqueror until Alexander the Great, he overthrew his lord, King Astyages of Media, in 550 [...]

Published
1996

22. Actium, Battle of

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
Battle of Actium, 31 BC, Emperors -- Influence, Naval art and science -- 31 BC, History, Military and naval science
Abstract

September 2, 31 b.c. At Actium, Octavian (the future Roman emperor Augustus) and his general Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII of Egypt, ending the Roman Civil [...]

Published
1996

24. Book reviews.

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
ANATOMY of a Little War, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Anatomy of a Little War: A Diplomatic and Military History of the Gundovald Affair (669-586),' by Bernard S. Bachrach.

Published
1997

25. Book reviews.

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
IMPERIAL Roman Army, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The Imperial Roman Army,' by Y. Le Bohec.

Published
1996

26. Pagans and Christians in central Anatolia during the third-century crisis.

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
*ARCHAEOLOGICAL museums & collections, *PAGANISM, *PRIMITIVE & early church, ca. 30-600, *RELIGION
Abstract

Presents an abstract of a paper discussed during the 1993 Archaeological Institute of America's annual meeting. Evidence for paganism and the practice of Christianity in central Anatolia in the third century.

Published
1994

27. Book reviews.

Author

Harl, Kenneth W.

Subjects
STATE, Law & Religion, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews the book `The State, Law and Religion: Pagan Rome,' by Alan Watson.

Published
1993

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