Cambridge University Press Migration, Mobility and Place in Ancient Italy - Cambridge Press

Explore a new perspective on the ancient world with Migration, Mobility and Place in Ancient Italy from Cambridge University Press. This scholarly work challenges traditional ideas of a settled, static population and a natural connection to the land. Instead, it presents a world where human movement was constant and cyclical throughout the last millennium BC. This book examines how movement shaped society, looking beyond military history to understand the social realities of the time. It explores how status boundaries, rather than geopolitical borders, defined the experience of being a foreigner. By studying the lives of traders, refugees, and migrant groups, the text provides a detailed look at the processes of expulsion, the founding of new sites, and the political shifts that influenced ancient Italian life. Perfect for students and historians, this volume offers a deep dive into the stories of individuals and groups that moved across the landscape. It provides a necessary reassessment of how mobility influenced the development of ancient Italian communities and their social structures.