Hermeneutics of the Proud.

The article examines the historical and conceptual significance of the phrase "parcere subiectis et debellare superbos" and its implications for understanding sovereignty and power dynamics in both Roman and Christian contexts. Topics discussed include the evolution of the concept of clemency in war...

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Published in:Comparatist Vol. 48; pp. 203 - 222
Main Author: STERN, ADAM Y.
Format: Article
Published: University of North Carolina Press Nov2024
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