Pain et le cirque

Historical Sociology and Political Pluralism

Pages: 516
Published: 1990
Language: English

This scholarly work examines the practice of 'bread and circuses' in ancient Rome, analyzing how public benefaction, including the provision of food and entertainment, shaped political power and social relations. It explores the complex dynamics between rulers and the populace, revealing the underlying mechanisms of authority and social cohesion in the Roman Empire. The book offers a deep dive into the historical sociology and political anthropology of the period.

Prose complexity: 10/10

Informative Intellectual Complex Thought-Provoking

Ancient History History Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

Oswyn Murray

Oswyn Murray is the author of Historia Oxford de Grecia y el mundo helenístico, a key work for understanding ancient Greece and the Hellenistic world. He is a respected historian whose writing brings this classical period to life for readers.

Paul Veyne

Paul Veyne was a French historian specializing in ancient Rome. His work, including "Pain et le cirque," explored the social and political structures of the classical world.