Imperial Methods:

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" Imperial Methods: "
Brumfield, Sara Englund, Robert K.

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	905889
Doc. No	:	TL0cr156f6
Main Entry	:	Brumfield, Sara
Title & Author	:	Imperial Methods:\ Brumfield, SaraEnglund, Robert K.
College	:	UCLA
Date	:	2013
student score	:	2013
Abstract	:	Building upon the traditional methods of philological analysis, this dissertation incorporates emerging technologies in text-mining and social network analysis as a new approach for analyzing large blocks of cuneiform text corpora. Working within the Classical period of the Old Akkadian dynasty, the height of Empire's reach and influence, these digital tools are deployed to ascertain the level of administrative similarity or difference between the major urban centers. The cities of the Diyala are used as a baseline specifically because of their peaceful relationship with the Akkadian Empire. These parameters explore whether the political relationship (peaceful or rebellious) affected the degree or extent of the Empire's administrative presence in its various territories. Overall, the results indicate that the Akkadian kings practiced similar policies throughout Mesopotamia. The imperial administration was only minimally involved with the daily administration of these cities; they sought mainly refined or finished goods and left the local government to manage the means of production.
Added Entry	:	Englund, Robert K.
Added Entry	:	UCLA