New Distributed Titles Fall 2009 - Oxbow Books

Die Casa del Fauno in Pompeji (VI 12) 1
Bauhistorische Analyse
Die stratigraphische Befunde und Funde der
Ausgrabungen in den Jahren 1961 bis 1963
by Andrea Faber and Adolf Hoffmann
The Casa del Fauno is among the largest and most well-furnished
Pompeian houses buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79
AD. This volume - Part I of a two-part study (Part II forthcoming) -
presents the results of excavations undertaken within and under the
floors of the house, presenting a thorough architectural history of
the building. Additionally, a large number of stratified finds allows
for the reconstruction of Pompeii’s settlement history as far back as the late 6th century BC. German text.
396p, 114 b/w & 19 col illus, hardback, 9783895006500, $168.00(s), Reichert Verlag, September 2009,
Archäologische Forschungen 25.
Hellenistic and Roman Butrint
by Inge Lyse Hansen
The Hellenistic city of Butrint, with its flourishing sanctuary of Asclepius, was transformed
when it was made a Roman colony, first by Caesar then Augustus. Being
able to deploy its heroic ancestry linked to Aeneas and Troy, the city articulated its
special relationship with the imperial family in fine portrait dedications and drew
inspiration from Augustus’ own city of Nicopolis. Drawing on the latest archaeological
research from Butrint, this richly illustrated book presents a new understanding
of the making and development of the ancient Epirote city and discusses the impact
of patronage bestowed on it by the emperor and elite families in Rome.
96p, c.100 col illus, paperback, 9780953555680, $24.00, The Butrint Foundation,
September 2009.
Bürgerrechtsentzug oder Fremdenausweisung?
Studien zu den Rechten von Latinern und weiteren Fremden
sowie zum Bürgerrechtswechsel in der Römischen Republik
(5. bis frühes 1. Jh. v.Chr.)
by Altay Coşkun
This volume focuses on Livy’s reports of the
expulsion of Latins and Italians from Rome
in the years 206–173 BC. While previous
research has identified the expelled as
disenfranchised Roman citizens, this study
shows that only migrants without Roman
citizenship were expelled. The author puts
his findings into their legal historical contexts.
German text.
236p, paperback, 9783515093033, $80.00(s),
Franz Steiner Verlag, June 2009, Hermes – Einzelschriften 101.
rome � ancient italy
Edizioni Polistampa – Newly distributed by DBBC!
Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano, Saturnia
and their Tuff-Rock Cultures
by Emanuela Morelli, photographs by Roberto Germogli
The southern part of Tuscany in the Maremma uplands between the ancient volcano
Mount Amiata, the meanderings of the Fiora river and its tributary, and the
border with the Lazio Region are commonly known as Toscana dei tufi, Tuscany of
the Tuff-rock, because tuff-rock is the first characteristic of this fascinating landscape
of priceless archaeological heritage. Here, man has made skilful use of the
particular nature of the surroundings, creating unique, sometimes magical settings
which surround the visitor and play on his every sense. Geologically, the area is
marked by tuff-rock shelves that stretch from Pitigliano and Sorano to as far as
Lazio and Umbria.
132p, col illus, paperback, 9788859604297, $16.50(s), Edizioni Polistampa,
December 2008.
Alle origini di Livorno
L’età etrusca e romana
edited by Stefano Bruni
This catalogue from an exhibition held in Livorno in 2008 reconstructs the evolution
of settlements in the area between the Etruscan and Imperial Roman periods.
Numerous photographs of diverse objects drawn from earlier and more recent archeological
discoveries document the history of Livorno and surrounding regions
between the thirteenth century BC and the seventh century AD. Italian text.
304p, b/w & col illus, paperback, 9788859605546, $48.00(s), Edizioni Polistampa,
October 2009.
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