Elite Self-Representation in Rome

Harriet I. Flower

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Elite Self-Representation in Rome

Harriet I. Flower

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This article is concerned with the elite self-representation in Rome. The discussion shows that it was the educated and wealthy that had the resources and time to produce creative works that highlighted their achievements and values. It also notes that most of the citizens were unable to leave any of their own records, which means that the current understanding of Rome and its people is a partial and biased one. The article also examines the nature of these elite self-representations within the cultural context of ancient society.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of Social Relations in the Roman World
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780199940677
ISBN (Print)	9780195188004
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195188004.013.0012
State	Published - Sep 18 2012

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General Arts and Humanities

Keywords

Bias
Creative works
Cultural context
Current understanding
Nature
Roman elite
Self-representation

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