Reflections of Romanity

Exploring early imperial literature from mid-first to early second-century CE, this work delves into Roman subjectivity and societal fragmentation. Alston and Spentzou examine how elite and intellectual figures navigated complex ideological choices, shaping their identities in relation to the imperial context. The book invites readers to reconsider their understanding of both the Roman world and contemporary self-perception, fostering debate on the implications of these historical discourses.