by Mary Beard · Editorial Crítica · tapa dura · ISBN 9788474237191
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The Roman Triumph: A History of Rome Through the Celebration of Its Victories is a book by Mary Beard that explores the magnificence and the darker side of this ceremony in ancient Rome. Beard examines the meaning of triumphs, the incidents that occurred during these celebrations, and the implications of the Roman triumph as a celebration of imperialism and military power. Through in-depth analysis, the author invites reflection on military power and victory today.
Mary Ritter Beard was an American historian, author, women's suffrage activist, and women's history archivist who was also a lifelong advocate of social justice. As a Progressive Era reformer, Beard was active in both the labor and women's rights movements. She also authored several books on women's role in history including On Understanding Women (1931), America Through Women's Eyes, and Woman as Force in History: A Study in Traditions and Realities (1946), her major work. In addition, she collaborated with her husband, historian Charles Austin Beard, as coauthor of seven textbooks, most notably The Rise of American Civilization (1927), two volumes, and America in Midpassage: A Study of the Idea of Civilization (1939) and The American Spirit (1942), the third and fourth volume of The Rise of American Civilization series. A standalone book, Basic History of the United States, was their best-selling work.
