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Roman Berytus Beirut in late antiquity

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  • "Modern Beirut was a city of major importance in the Roman world, as one the three main centers for the study of Roman law. For this study Linda Jones Hall exploits the numerous primary sources, including inscriptions, religions, histories, literary references, legal codes, and archaeological reports, to present a composite history of late antique Berytus - from its founding as a Roman colony in the time of Augustus, to its development into a center of legal study under Justinian. The book examines all aspects of life in the city, including geographical setting, economic base, built environment, political structures, religious transitions from paganism to Christianity, and the self-identity of the inhabitants in terms of ethnicity and occupation. The full texts of numerous narratives are presented to reveal the aspirations of the law students, the professors, and their fellow citizens such as the artisans. The study also explores the cultural implications of the city's Greek, Roman and then Syro Phoencian heritage."

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  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Electronic books"
  • "History"@en
  • "History"
  • "Ressources Internet"

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  • "Roman Berytus Beirut in late antiquity"
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  • "Roman Berytus: Beirut in Late Antiquity"
  • "Roman Berytus : Beirut in late antiquity"
  • "Roman Berytus : Beirut in late antiguity"

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