The Age of Augustus
The Age of Augustus

Author: Werner Eck

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-08-13

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1405151498

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In this updated edition of his concise biography, Werner Eck tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first monarch. Incorporates literary, archaeological, and legal sources to provide a vivid narrative of Augustus' brutal rise to power Written by one of the world's leading experts on the Roman empire Traces the history of the Roman revolution and Rome's transformation from a republic to an empire Includes a new chapter on legislation, further information on the monuments of the Augustan period, more maps and illustrations, and a stemma of Augustus' family Thorough, straightforward, and organized chronologically, this is an ideal resource for anyone approaching the subject for the first time

The Age of Augustus
The Age of Augustus

Author: Don Nardo

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9781560063063

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Describes the politics, culture, religion, and society of Rome during the reign of the Emperor Augustus.

The Romans in the Age of Augustus
The Romans in the Age of Augustus

Author: Andrew Lintott

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-12-23

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781444319323

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Incorporating the most recent scholarship, this book offers afascinating history of Rome and the Roman peoples during the ruleof the first Roman emperor, Augustus. Written in an easily accessible style, making it the idealintroduction to Augustan Rome for those with little previousknowledge Offers compelling insight into the workings of Roman societyduring this pivotal period in its history Incorporates the most recent scholarship on aspects ofAugustus's reign including the armed forces, religion, andintellectual and cultural life Andrew Lintott is a widely respected expert on the RomanRepublic

The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus
The Power of Images in the Age of Augustus

Author: Paul Zanker

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780472081240

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Examines the imperial mythology that was reflected by Roman art and architecture during the rule of Augustus Caesar

The Age of Augustus
The Age of Augustus

Author: Werner Eck

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Published: 2002-12-09

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780631229575

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In this concise biography, Professor Werner Eck, one of the world's leading experts on the Roman empire, tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first emperor. A concise and gripping account of Augustus and his age. Written by one of the world's foremost experts on the Roman Empire. Examines the transformation of Rome from a republic to a monarchy. Covers domestic and foreign policy, constitutional developments, and cultural achievements. Compares Augustus' own account of his life to other historical narratives and archaeological records. Includes a new translation of Augustus' Res Gestae with a short introduction and a substantial bibliography to aid further study.