Crossing the Pomerium

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Focusing on the evolution of Rome from Caesar to Constantine, the book explores the interplay between civic and military realms, particularly through the concept of the "pomerium," a boundary symbolizing their distinction. Koortbojian analyzes how Rome's legal, political, and military frameworks adapted to challenges such as civil war, while maintaining established religious practices. This examination reveals the intricate relationship between law, politics, and military life, illustrating a narrative of continuity and change throughout three centuries of Roman dominance in the Mediterranean.