Souvenirs and the Experience of Empire in Ancient Rome

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'... showcase(s) a truly unexpected range of ancient memorabilia, many of which are usually kept within museum stores ...' Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement 'As the author ably demonstrates, ancient Roman souvenirs are of interest on many accounts, not least for the window on the world they provided to their ancient owners...This is an unusually perceptive, engaging, and thoroughly readable study, originating in a small but representative sample of artifacts rarely featured in the archaeological literature. The author is to be congratulated for both recognizing their value and making them sing.' Karl M. Petruso, American Journal of Archaeology 'This book demonstrates that objects purchased and then transported home created not just memories of travel, but also articulated the meaning of those places, people or spectacles...This is a beautiful book...also a great read and thought-provoking, and it allows readers to run further with the ideas presented.' Ray Laurence, The Classical Review 'This is an unusually perceptive, engaging, and thoroughly readable study, originating in a small but representative sample of artifacts rarely featured in the archaeological literature. The author is to be congratulated for both recognizing their value and making them sing.' Karl M. Petruso, American Journal of Archaeology