Cæsar’s Calendar
Ancient Time and the Beginnings of History
Denis Feeney
Explore the fascinating world of ancient Rome and how they changed the way we understand time itself. In this insightful book, Denis Feeney delves into the Roman calendar, consular government, sacred time, and their experience with building an empire. With engaging and accessible writing, Feeney examines the cross-cultural interaction between the Greek and Roman worlds and how they transformed time into a new worldwide web. Discover the impact of these changes on the way we conceive of time and history today.
Publish Date
2007-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
2007-06-04T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.97
ISBN
9780520251199
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2020-02-24T11:50:43.000Z
@MANNapoli My favorite Gregorian–Julian converter online is here: And although I recommend Feeney's 2008 book a lot why not try this superb article by Nomi Claire Lazar on the political rhetoric of calendar adjustment: – source