The Roman Calendar from Numa to Constantine: Time, History, and the Fasti

by Jörg Rüpke

This book provides a definitive account of the history of the Roman calendar, offering new reconstructions of its development that demand serious revisions to previous accounts. Examines the critical stages of the technical, political, and religious history of the Roman calendar Provides a comprehensive historical and social contextualization of ancient calendars and chronicles Highlights the unique characteristics which are still visible in the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470655089
• ISBN13: 9780470655085
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.8"