The Kingdoms of Numidia and Rome (218–41 Bce).
Numerous ancient texts suggest Numidia's rulers owed their political existence to the Romans. While Roman decision-making power in Numidian political life does imply some level of dependence, extant accounts do not stand up to scrutiny. The historiographical narrative needs significant nuancing, not...
| Publicado en: | Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies Vol. 68; no. 2; pp. 162 - 190 |
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Oxford University Press / USA
Sep2025
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