The age of Augustus

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The age of Augustus

Werner Eck ; translated by Deborah Lucas Schneider ; new material by Sarolta A. Takács

Blackwell, 2003

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Augustus und seine Zeit

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"First published in German under the title Augustus und seine Zeit 1998, first published in English 2003 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd"--T.p. verso

Translation of: Augustus und seine Zeit

Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-158) and index

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In this concise biography, Werner Eck, one of the world's foremost experts on the Roman empire, tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first emperor. Using literary, archaeological, and legal sources, The Age of Augustus traces the history of the 'Roman revolution' in which Rome was transformed from republic to monarchy. The book provides a vivid narrative of Augustus' brutal rise to power, from the war against the assassins of Julius Caesar to his struggle against Antony and Cleopatra. It describes the key aspects of his reign, including the expansion of the empire, his relationship with the army and people, and his vast building projects in the city of Rome. In this English language edition, a new translation of Augustus' Res Gestae (with a short introduction) and a substantial bibliography have been added. This straightforward book is organized chronologically around Augustus' own account of his life, making it perfect for anyone approaching the subject for the first time.

目次

Contents. Introduction: The Res Gestae of Augustus. 1. Augustus' Career in Overview: The Res Gestae. 2. Modest Origins, Powerful Relatives. 3. The Seizure of Power: Legalizing Usurpation. 4. The Triumvirate: Dictatorship Sanctioned by Law. 5. The Path to Formal Legitimation as a Ruler. 6. The Final Battles for Power: Actium and Alexandria. 7. A New Political Order: The Principate Takes Shape. 8. The Principate Develops Further. 9. The Princeps and the Roman Elite. 10. The Practical Implementation of Political Power: Governing the Empire. 11. A Standing Army. 12. War and Peace: Expanding the Empire. 13. Rome, the Augustan City. 14. The Quest for Political Continuity: The Succession. 15. Augustus' Death and the Future of the Empire. Time Line. Appendix: Translation of Augustus' Res Gestae. Bibliography.

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