Rome And The Black Sea Region

Author : Tonnes Bekker-Nielsen
Publisher : Aarhus Universitetsforlag
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9788771246902

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Rome and the Black Sea Region by Tonnes Bekker-Nielsen Pdf

In 89 BC, Roman legionaries intervened in the Black Sea region to curb the ambitions of Mithridates VI of Pontos. Over the next two centuries, the Roman presence on the Black Sea coast was slowly, but steadily increased. This volume deals with the Roman impact on the indigenous population in the Black Sea region and touches on the theme of romanisation of that area. Nine different contributors discuss several aspects of Roman identity and the cultural interaction - one article even compares the situation to the American presence in Iraq - though at the same time, it also looks at the resistance to the Roman Empire and the Roman problems of creating peace in the region after the colonisation. Romanisation and becoming Roman in a Greek world is a very popular field of discussion about which a lot has already been written. This book, however, encircles three important themes - the domination, the romanisation and the resistance. It covers two different sides of the Roman presence in the area and shows both the perspective of a Roman just arrived, Pliny the Younger, and a native seeing the Romans coming, the historian Memnon of Herakleia. Furthermore it describes how multi-identity cultures manage to live together because becoming Roman not necessarily means becoming less Greek (or less Gaulish, less Scythian, less Bosporan, etc.). The diversity of the different chapters in this book creates reflection on the cultural change in the traditionalist, yet cosmopolitan environment that was the Roman Black Sea Region.

Author : Manolis Manoledakis
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789698688

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Peoples in the Black Sea Region from the Archaic to the Roman Period by Manolis Manoledakis Pdf

Contributions to this volume, covering all shores of the Black Sea, draw on a mix of archaeological evidence, epigraphy and written sources to explore the activities and characteristics of those that inhabited or colonised the Black Sea area, as well as those that visited, acted in, or influenced the region, from the archaic to Roman periods.

Author : Dutch Archaeological and Historical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Black Sea Region
ISBN : 9072067096

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The Black Sea Region in the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Periods by Dutch Archaeological and Historical Society Pdf

Author : Jane Hjarl Petersen Pia Guldager Bilde
Publisher : Aarhus Universitetsforlag
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9788779346543

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Meetings of Cultures in the Black Sea Region by Jane Hjarl Petersen Pia Guldager Bilde Pdf

As a theme, Meetings of Cultures in the Black Sea Region: Between Conflict and Coexistence arouses strong feelings. From the remotest Antiquity, the indigenous and nomadic non-Greek populations of the Pontic region were persistently viewed as one of the major Others, first of all by Mediterranean Greeks. And because the region geographically was located as a bridge between Europe and Asia it was, and still is, also part of a Europe/Asia discourse of dichotomy. As far back in time as Antiquity Western self-understanding and identity formation has been shaped not least through its colonial experiences. Until recently, such colonial experience has led to a very static picture in our analysis of colonial encounters. However, as a result of post-colonialism, post-modernism and now globalization our conception of colonization has undergone a rapid and far-reaching conceptual change. Gone are the days when the Black Sea region was seen as a sea of barbarian wilds enlightened by small flicks of Greek civilization along the coast. Settling the Black Sea region was a challenge for the Greeks. Compared with the Mediterranean, this happened relatively late, and the attempt of settling the land was not always equally successful. In fact, frequently the power balance was in favour of the indigenous population. Nevertheless, the cultivation of the land and the establishment of exchange systems must have been beneficial for all participants in the exchange network. In this volume, the acts of an international, interdisciplinary conference held at Sandbjerg Manor House, Denmark in January 2006 are published. 19 contributions by scholars from Denmark, France, Georgia, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Russia, and Ukraine give a profound discussion of various topics such as the physical arena of the colonial encounters as spaces of identity; the layout of land and protection of cities; the dynamics of the cultural exchange; the perception of how it was to be Greek in the Pontic realm, and finally the reciprocal strategies exerted by the Greeks and Scythians in Olbia as described in Herodotos' Fourth Book of his Histories. Through the many-sided contributions it is also revealed, how self and other is two sides of the same coin - yesterday, today and, tomorrow.

Author : Charles King
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005-07-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191647772

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The Black Sea by Charles King Pdf

The lands surrounding the Black Sea share a colourful past. Though in recent decades they have experienced ethnic conflict, economic collapse, and interstate rivalry, their common heritage and common interests go deep. Now, as a region at the meeting point of the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Middle East, the Black Sea is more important than ever. In this lively and entertaining book, which is based on extensive research in multiple languages, Charles King investigates the myriad connections that have made the Black Sea more of a bridge than a boundary, linking religious communities, linguistic groups, empires, and later, nations and states.

Author : Gocha R. Tsetskhladze,Alexandru Avram,James Hargrave
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789697599

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The Greeks and Romans in the Black Sea and the Importance of the Pontic Region for the Graeco-Roman World (7th century BC-5th century AD): 20 Years On (1997-2017) by Gocha R. Tsetskhladze,Alexandru Avram,James Hargrave Pdf

The proceedings of the Sixth International Congress on Black Sea Antiquities (Constanţa, 2017) is dedicated to the 90th birthday of Prof. Sir John Boardman, President of the Congress since its inception. The central theme returns to that considered 20 years earlier: the importance of the Pontic Region for the Graeco-Roman World.

Author : Tonnes Bekker-Nielsen
Publisher : Aarhus Universitetsforlag
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9788779349254

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Ancient Fishing and Fish Processing in the Black Sea Region by Tonnes Bekker-Nielsen Pdf

This volume challenges the orthodox view that fishing and fish played only a marginal role in the economy of the ancient world. In fact, there is archaeological evidence for ancient fish processing on a commercial scale not only in the Mediterranean itself, but also on the Atlantic coast and in the Black Sea region, especially the Crimea. Our literary sources testify to the widespread culinary and medicinal use of salted fish and fermented fish sauces in antiquity, and especially in the first centuries AD. In this book, the authors assess the present state of research on ancient fishing and discuss its implications for the history of the Black Sea region, especially the period of Greek colonization along its shores. While grain has traditionally been viewed as the main export commodity of the Pontic colonies, the existence of salting-vats on the coast of the Crimea indicate production of salt-fish or fish sauce on a large scale, presumably for export. However, many questions remain unanswered: for instance concerning ownership and organization of the processing facilities, or how the finished product was transported to distant markets. Tonnes Bekker-Nielsen teaches ancient history at the University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg.

Author : Valeriya Kozlovskaya
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107019515

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The Northern Black Sea in Antiquity by Valeriya Kozlovskaya Pdf

The Northern Black Sea in Antiquity brings together the latest research on an important region of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Author : Carol Weaver
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317019923

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The Politics of the Black Sea Region by Carol Weaver Pdf

The Black Sea region is a dynamic and complex area in which many national and international actors have key interests, including Russia and the US. The European Union stretches to the sea’s western coast where it meets former Soviet territory as well as EU candidate Turkey. Regional tensions include those over NATO enlargement, a US anti-ballistic missile system, access to the Black Sea, democratization, spheres of interest and the conflict zones of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Nagorno-Karabakh and Transnistria. In addition, the region’s close proximity to the Caspian basin offers the prospect of alternative energy resources and routes to western states. The Politics of the Black Sea Region: EU Neighbourhood, Conflict Zone or Future Security Community? explores and examines the many diverse political, security and economic interests that affect the region and the possible outcomes for it. By reviewing the wider history and examining the political systems and policies of the Black Sea nations and organizations as well as analyzing current tensions and future trends, it provides an invaluable, comprehensive and unique political guide to this fascinating area.

Author : Merayo, E.,Vakhitova, V.,Carlson, A.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789251386156

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Women in fisheries in the Mediterranean and Black Sea region: roles, challenges and opportunities by Merayo, E.,Vakhitova, V.,Carlson, A. Pdf

Women play active roles throughout the fisheries value chain in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, including participating in pre-harvest activities like vessel and gear construction and maintenance, harvest activities both on board fishing vessels and from shore, and post-harvest activities such as sorting, cleaning, processing and marketing the catch, as well as in activities associated with running the fishing business, such as bookkeeping. Furthermore, women are actively engaged throughout the region in fisheries research and fisheries administrations. Despite the wide and varied roles played by women in fisheries, their contributions to the sector are often not captured in official statistics and can therefore go unrecognized, reinforcing existing gender inequalities and potentially leading to inadvertent discrimination. At the same time, a lack of consideration of women working in the sector can also mean that their knowledge and experience is overlooked and not sufficiently profited from. Recognizing the importance of taking the roles, needs and experiences of women into account when addressing social, economic and environmental issues related to the fishing sector, this study aims at narrowing research gaps in the region regarding gender and fisheries, as well as supporting the commitments of Mediterranean and Black Sea countries to promoting gender equality.

Author : Dimitrios Triantaphyllou
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317966203

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The Security Context in the Black Sea Region by Dimitrios Triantaphyllou Pdf

This book on the security context in the Black Sea region is a timely endeavour and substantive contribution to understanding the state of play in the region and its linkages to the rest of the world. With contributions from analysts from Europe, the United States, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey, the book provides a holistic perspective. Post-Cold War developments have increased interest in the Black Sea region and the role of the regional and extra-regional actors in its security issues: this volume examines the position of the United States; NATO’s involvement; the EU’s engagement; Russia and Turkey’s aspirations alongside the policies of the other states in the region as they seek a role for themselves. It illustrates and investigates key concerns such as security, energy and energy security, regionalism and good governance; and questions why a cooperative security framework (or other regional schemes which could accommodate the needs of all stakeholders) has to date never become a reality. This book adds to the growing body of research on the region, presenting the facts of the current situation and asking what can be done in the Black Sea region for it to survive given its precarious security environment. This book was published as a special issue of Southeast European and Black Sea Studies.

Author : David Hollander,Timothy Howe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118970942

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A Companion to Ancient Agriculture by David Hollander,Timothy Howe Pdf

The first book-length overview of agricultural development in the ancient world A Companion to Ancient Agriculture is an authoritative overview of the history and development of agriculture in the ancient world. Focusing primarily on the Near East and Mediterranean regions, this unique text explores the cultivation of the soil and rearing of animals through centuries of human civilization—from the Neolithic beginnings of agriculture to Late Antiquity. Chapters written by the leading scholars in their fields present a multidisciplinary examination of the agricultural methods and influences that have enabled humans to survive and prosper. Consisting of thirty-one chapters, the Companion presents essays on a range of topics that include economic-political, anthropological, zooarchaeological, ethnobotanical, and archaeobotanical investigation of ancient agriculture. Chronologically-organized chapters offer in-depth discussions of agriculture in Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia, Hellenistic Greece and Imperial Rome, Iran and Central Asia, and other regions. Sections on comparative agricultural history discuss agriculture in the Indian subcontinent and prehistoric China while an insightful concluding section helps readers understand ancient agriculture from a modern perspective. Fills the need for a full-length biophysical and social overview of ancient agriculture Provides clear accounts of the current state of research written by experts in their respective areas Places ancient Mediterranean agriculture in conversation with contemporary practice in Eastern and Southern Asia Includes coverage of analysis of stable isotopes in ancient agricultural cultivation Offers plentiful illustrations, references, case studies, and further reading suggestions A Companion to Ancient Agriculture is a much-needed resource for advanced students, instructors, scholars, and researchers in fields such as agricultural history, ancient economics, and in broader disciplines including classics, archaeology, and ancient history.

Author : David Braund,Ángelos Chaniótis,Ilías Petrópoulos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 6188486823

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The Black Sea Region in the Context of the Roman Empire by David Braund,Ángelos Chaniótis,Ilías Petrópoulos Pdf

Author : David Braund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107182547

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Greek Religion and Cults in the Black Sea Region by David Braund Pdf

The 'Priestess' at Bol'shaya Bliznitsa -- Social and Political Order -- Bibliography -- Index.

Author : P.M.E. Volten,B. Tashev
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781607502593

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Establishing Security and Stability in the Wider Black Sea Area by P.M.E. Volten,B. Tashev Pdf

In this publication possible ways to promote security cooperation in the Wider Black Sea Area are being addressed. The area holds major importance for Euro-Atlantic security. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia, the region, after the dual NATO-EU enlargement in 2004-2007, became part of the periphery of the common Euro-Atlantic security system, with critical value for European energy security and the war on terrorism. The region faces a variety of security challenges, including regional conflicts, ethnic strife, terrorism, and powerful organized crime, while many of the countries have weak institutions, turbulent political systems, unstable economies and lack of democracy. In addition, the traffic of drugs to the West, the steady stream of militancy from the Middle East, and the energy lines from the oil and gas-rich regions of the East to an energy-hungry Europe gradually define the Wider Black Sea Area as a region urgently requiring political attention and investment in its security. This publication is intended to provide fresh ideas on the possible areas of security cooperation, even as the authors agreed that comprehensive, far-reaching policies are hard to attain in the near future.