In the Land of a Thousand Gods: A History of Asia Minor in the Ancient World
A monumental history of Asia Minor from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire

In this critically acclaimed book, Christian Marek masterfully provides the first comprehensive history of Asia Minor from prehistory to the Roman imperial period. Blending rich narrative with in—depth analyses, In the Land of a Thousand Gods shows Asia Minor’s shifting orientation between East and West and its role as both a melting pot of nations and a bridge for cultural transmission. Marek employs ancient sources to illuminate civic institutions, urban and rural society, agriculture, trade and money, the influential Greek writers of the Second Sophistic, the notoriously bloody exhibitions of the gladiatorial arena, and more. He draws on the latest research—in fields ranging from demography and economics to architecture and religion—to describe how Asia Minor became a center of culture and wealth in the Roman Empire. A breathtaking work of scholarship, In the Land of a Thousand Gods will become the standard reference book on the subject in English.

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In the Land of a Thousand Gods: A History of Asia Minor in the Ancient World
A monumental history of Asia Minor from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire

In this critically acclaimed book, Christian Marek masterfully provides the first comprehensive history of Asia Minor from prehistory to the Roman imperial period. Blending rich narrative with in—depth analyses, In the Land of a Thousand Gods shows Asia Minor’s shifting orientation between East and West and its role as both a melting pot of nations and a bridge for cultural transmission. Marek employs ancient sources to illuminate civic institutions, urban and rural society, agriculture, trade and money, the influential Greek writers of the Second Sophistic, the notoriously bloody exhibitions of the gladiatorial arena, and more. He draws on the latest research—in fields ranging from demography and economics to architecture and religion—to describe how Asia Minor became a center of culture and wealth in the Roman Empire. A breathtaking work of scholarship, In the Land of a Thousand Gods will become the standard reference book on the subject in English.

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A monumental history of Asia Minor from the Stone Age to the Roman Empire

In this critically acclaimed book, Christian Marek masterfully provides the first comprehensive history of Asia Minor from prehistory to the Roman imperial period. Blending rich narrative with in—depth analyses, In the Land of a Thousand Gods shows Asia Minor’s shifting orientation between East and West and its role as both a melting pot of nations and a bridge for cultural transmission. Marek employs ancient sources to illuminate civic institutions, urban and rural society, agriculture, trade and money, the influential Greek writers of the Second Sophistic, the notoriously bloody exhibitions of the gladiatorial arena, and more. He draws on the latest research—in fields ranging from demography and economics to architecture and religion—to describe how Asia Minor became a center of culture and wealth in the Roman Empire. A breathtaking work of scholarship, In the Land of a Thousand Gods will become the standard reference book on the subject in English.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780691182902
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 12/18/2018
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 824
Product dimensions: 5.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

Christian Marek is professor emeritus of ancient history at the University of Zurich.

Table of Contents

Preface to the English Edition ix

Preface to the Second German Edition xi

Preface xiii

Acronyms and Abbreviations xvii

Chapter 1 Introduction: Anatolia between East and West 1

Chapter 2 Modern Fieldwork in Asia Minor 15

Chapter 3 From Prehistory to the Oldest Written Culture 47

Chapter 4 The Late Bronze and Iron Age 68

Chapter 5 The Western Persian Empire and the World of the Greeks in Asia Minor (547/546 BCE to 333 BCE) 139

Chapter 6 Monarchies, Vassals, and Cities from Alexander’s Empire to the Pax Romana (331 BCE to 31 BCE) 180

Chapter 7 Imperium Romanum: The Provinces from Augustus to Aurelian 309

Chapter 8 Asia Minor and Imperial Administration under the Principate 361

Chapter 9 Economic, Socio-Political, and Cultural Conditions in the Provinces of the Imperial Period 396

Chapter 10 Epilogue and Outlook 550

Appendix 553

Notes 629

Bibliography 691

Index of Authors and Editors Cited in the Bibliography 727

Index Locorum 733

Index 747

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"Christian Marek’s survey combines formidably erudite synthesis with high readability. . . . To have achieved this balance despite the huge body of ancient evidence of all kinds is a signal feat. Marek’s work deserves to become the leading handbook on its subject."—Tony Spawforth, Literary Review

"Brilliant in depth and analysis. . . . [I]f you are seeking THE definitive ancient history of Asia Minor, look no further."—Peter Jones, Regarp

"Ambitious and remarkable. . . . One could hardly hope to write a more coherent, entertaining and informative account of the ancient history of Asia Minor."—Jeremy LaBuff, H—Net Reviews

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