Skip to Main Content
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit an ETD
Global Search Box
Need Help?
Keyword Search
Participating Institutions
Advanced Search
School Logo
Files
File List
ohiou1244049765.pdf (389.36 KB)
ETD Abstract Container
Abstract Header
Popular and Imperial Response to Earthquakes in the Roman Empire
Author Info
Higgins, Christopher M.
Permalink:
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244049765
Abstract Details
Year and Degree
2009, Master of Arts (MA), Ohio University, History (Arts and Sciences).
Abstract
This thesis examines popular and imperial response to earthquakes in the Roman Empire period from the reign of Augustus through the reign of Justinian. It examines religious and scientific attitudes towards earthquakes throughout the classical period and whether these attitudes affected the disaster relief offered by Roman emperors. By surveying popular and imperial reactions throughout the time period this thesis shows that Roman subjects reacted in nearly identical manners regardless of the official religion of the Empire. The emperors followed a precedent set by Augustus who was providing typical voluntary euergetism. Their responses showcased imperial philanthropy whilesymbolizing the power and presence of the Roman state even in far off provinces. The paper also examines archaeological evidence from Sardis and Pompeii each of whose unique archaeological circumstances allows for an illustration of methods of reconstruction following earthquakes of massive and moderate size.
Committee
Jaclyn Maxwell, PhD (Advisor)
Kevin Uhalde, PhD (Committee Member)
Walter Roberts, PhD (Committee Member)
Pages
120 p.
Subject Headings
Ancient Civilizations
;
History
Keywords
earthquakes
;
roman empire
;
popular response
;
imperial response
Recommended Citations
Refworks
EndNote
RIS
Mendeley
Citations
Higgins, C. M. (2009).
Popular and Imperial Response to Earthquakes in the Roman Empire
[Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244049765
APA Style (7th edition)
Higgins, Christopher.
Popular and Imperial Response to Earthquakes in the Roman Empire.
2009. Ohio University, Master's thesis.
OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center
, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244049765.
MLA Style (8th edition)
Higgins, Christopher. "Popular and Imperial Response to Earthquakes in the Roman Empire." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2009. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1244049765
Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)
Abstract Footer
Document number:
ohiou1244049765
Download Count:
16,145
Copyright Info
© 2009, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by Ohio University and OhioLINK.