The book by the Russian scholar of antiquities, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor M. G. Abramzon is the first detailed study in modern historiography, dedicated to more than two hundred years of history of the organization of the Roman province in one of the regions of Asia Minor - Cilicia. In the period from the 2nd century. BC e. to the 1st century n. e. this area played an extremely important role in international relations in the Middle East and occupied a special place in the system of Roman possessions. Based on rich factual material - information from the ancient tradition, data from epigraphy, archeology and especially numismatics - the author reconstructs in detail all the vicissitudes of historical events that took place in Cilicia during the era of the “world domination” of the Romans. The book examines the history not only of those parts of Cilicia where the usual Roman provincial government was introduced, but also of those areas that were left by Rome under the rule of local dynasts or transferred to the kings of a number of vassal Hellenistic states. Written in a strictly scientific, but at the same time good literary language , this book, without any doubt, will be useful and interesting both for specialists and for a wider range of readers interested in ancient history and culture.

Contents: Preface IntroductionTerms “Cilicia” and “Cilicians” Brief overview of sourcesHistoriography

The penetration of the Romans into CiliciaRome and Cilicia (beginning of the 2nd century - 79 BC)The population of Cilicia on the eve and during the period of Roman expansionFrom the Apamean Peace to the mission of Mark AntonyThe mission of Mark Antony and the formation of the province of CiliciaCilicia during the period from the governorship of Sulla to the campaign of ServiliusRome and Cilicia in 78–67. BC e.Campaign of Publius Servilius Vatii IsauricaCilicia during the campaign of LucullusVicariousness of Quintus Marcius Rex

“Pompeian” CiliciaCilicia and Pompey the GreatConquest of Cilicia by PompeyOrganization of the province and control of the regionCilicia in 62–50. BC e.Province of Cilicia in 62–57. BC BC Governors 56–51 BC e. Viceroyalty of Marcus Tullius Cicero

Cilicia in the system of Roman possessions in the East (49 BC - 74 AD) Decline of the province of Cilicia during the period of the struggle between the Pompeians and Caesarians The last governors of Cilicia (48 -44 BC)Transformations of CaesarCilicia during the Civil War after the death of CaesarTransformations of Mark AntonyCilicia from Augustus to VespasianOrganization of control of the region under Augustus and Julius-ClaudiansBuffer vassal states in CiliciaCilicia under the Flavians. Liquidation of vassal kingdoms and creation of a province

Conclusion

BibliographyList of abbreviationsAppendicesGovernors of CiliciaCilicia and the law against piracyCoins of the cities of CiliciaIllustrations. Maps