State Correspondence In The Ancient World Hardcover

Karen Radner

This book introduces the reader to the state correspondences of centralized states and empires of the Mediterranean and the Middle East from the 15th century BC to the 6th century AD, and analyses their role in ensuring the success and stability of these geographically extensive state systems. Letters play an important role in the cohesion of early empires, by enabling reliable and confidential long-distance communication and by facilitating the successful delegation of power from the central administration to the provinces - challenges that in the absence of major technological advances remain constants of government throughout this long period.

0199354774

9780199354771

English

OUP USA

6-May-11

320