Popular Culture and the End of Antiquity in Southern Gaul, c. 400-550

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This book offers a new look at the transformation of the classical world in Late Antiquity. It focuses on a particular region, rich in both archaeological and literary evidence, and examines the social, cultural and religious history of late antique southern ... Formats: Binding/Format Priced From Hardcover $116.00, £89.00 Paperback $55.00 View All Formats This item is Not Returnable Additional Information BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient | General LC Subjects: -Popular culture -France -History -To 1500 -Arles -Provence (France) -Social life and customs -Arles (France) -Religious life and customs -Provence INGRAM Categories: - Chronological Period | Ancient (To 499 A.D.) Dewey: 936.4902 LC Call Number: DC611.P961 LCCN: 2023044428 Features: Bibliography , Index , Maps Physical Info: 1.75 cms H x 22.86 cms L x 15.24 cms W (0.54 kgs) 280 pages Carton Quantity: 24 Number of Units in Package: 1 Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. Brief Description: "Sheds fresh light on the transformation of the ancient world, focusing on the social, cultural and religious history of late antique southern Gaul and employing the lens of popular culture"-- Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: popular culture and the study of (late) ancient history; 2. Urban contexts for popular culture in an age of transformation; 3. Popular culture, society and economy: the countryside in transition in late antiquity; 4. Christianizing popular culture: the view 'from the pulpit'; 5. An alternative view: lived religion as popular culture; 6. The Kalends of January: the persistence of popular culture; 7. Conclusions: popular culture and the end of antiquity? Promotional Headline: Sheds fresh light on the transformation of the classical world, focusing on popular culture and history from below. Review Quotes: 'Recommended.' R. T. Ingoglia, CHOICE Review Quotes: '... a well-researched book that delivers on all fronts. Scholars of popular culture, religion - both lived and preached - and the transformation from Roman to medieval cultural forms in late antiquity, will all benefit from reading this book.' A. E. T. McLaughlin, Bryn Mawr Classical Review Brief Description: "Sheds fresh light on the transformation of the ancient world, focusing on the social, cultural and religious history of late antique southern Gaul and employing the lens of popular culture"-- Provided by publisher. Review Quotes: '... highly recommended as an excellent reference for anyone interested in the history of late antique Gaul and the broader cultural transformations of the later Roman Empire.' Carlo Ferrari, H-Soz-Kult Review Citations: Choice 11/01/2024 (EAN 9781108491440, Hardcover)