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Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius

By Samuel Dill
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A wide-ranging study of Roman social life from the excesses of early imperial autocracy to the comparatively prosperous Antonine era, focusing on moral character, civic institutions, and spiritual change. It surveys aristocratic manners under imperial pressure, the relations between Senate, emperor, and municipal towns, and the influence of later Stoic and Neoplatonic thought on legislation and private conduct. Attention is given to popular religiosity, the spread of eastern mystery cults such as Isis and Mithra, and their inability to meet mass spiritual need before Christianity's ascendancy. Literary, epigraphic, and biographical evidence are used to reconstruct manners, charities, material comforts, and reforming impulses.

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Samuel Dill

Samuel Dill was a notable scholar and historian, recognized for his contributions to the understanding of Roman history and society. His most significant work, "Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius," explores the social and cultural dynamics of the Roman Empire during a pivotal period. Dill's analysis provides insights into the complexities of Roman life, including its political, social, and economic aspects. His scholarship has been influential in the field of classical studies, offering a detailed examination of the interplay between historical events and societal changes in ancient Rome.

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