Rome to the end: Roman power there and back again

Dr Christoforou’s lecture explores how the power of Rome was understood by Pliny the Elder. He explains how the management of the Roman Empire changed over time, both in terms of its imperial power and its reciprocal relationships with other countries, and offers examples from literature where the strength of Roman power is described.

Dr Panayiotis Christoforou
Dr Panayiotis Christoforou

Dr Christoforou’s research interests focus on Roman history in the imperial period, specifically on the reception of the Roman emperor’s power and position from the perspective of his subjects, and broadly on the social and cultural history of the Roman empire.  You can read more about Dr Christoforou’s experience and research here.

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