Augustus Caesar
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Augustus Caesar
（Lancaster pamphlets in ancient history / general editors, Eric J. Evans, P.D. King）
Routledge, 2005
2nd ed
- : pbk.
- : hbk.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [121]-124) and index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: hbk. ISBN 9780415319355
Description
Revised throughout, the second edition of this successful book takes the most recent research in the field into account and reviews the evidence in order to place Augustus firmly in the context of his own times.
History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as 'restorer of the Republic' and regarded by some as a deity in his own lifetime, Augustus was emulated by many of his successors.
Key topics discussed include:
the background to Augustus Caesar's spectacular rise to power
his political and imperial reforms
the creation of the Republica of Augustus
the legacy Augustus Caesar left to his successors.
Including more coverage of the social and cultural aspects of this complex character's reign, together with an expanded guide to further reading, students will not miss a beat if this book is included on their course reading lists.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Crisis of the Roman Republic 2. The Divine Youth 3. The Powers of Augustus 4. Auctorias - and Patronage 5. The City of Marble 6. The Respublica of Augustus 7. The Empire and the Augustan Peace 8. The Succession 9. The Legacy of Augustus. Appendix I: Chief Dates in the Life and Career of Augustus Caesar Appendix II: The Sources for Augustus' Principate: With Further Reading on the Source Material. Appendix III: Glossary of Latin Terms
- Volume
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: pbk. ISBN 9780415319362
Description
History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as 'restorer of the Republic' and regarded by some as a deity in his own lifetime, Augustus was emulated by many of his successors. David Shotter reviews the evidence in order to place Augustus firmly in the context of his own times. Key topics discussed include:
the background to Augustus Caesar's spectacular rise to power
his political and imperial reforms
the creation of the Republica of Augustus
the legacy Augustus Caesar left to his successors.
Revised throughout, the second edition of this successful book takes the most recent research in the field into account. David Shotter also includes more coverage of the social and cultural aspects of this complex character's reign together with an expanded guide to further reading.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Crisis of the Roman Republic 2. The Divine Youht 3. The Powers of Augustus 4. Auctorias - and Patronage 5. The City of Marble 6. The Respublica of Augustus 7. The Empire and the Augustan Peace 8. The Succession 9. The Legacy of Augustus Appendix I: Chief Dates in the Life and Career of Augustus Caesar Appendix II: The sources for Augustus' Principate: With Further Reading on the Source Material Appendix III: Glossary of Latin Terms. Select Bibliography. Index of Proper Names and Places
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