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.
- ISBN:
- 9780631229582
- 9780631229582
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Category:
- European history
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
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05-12-2002
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- John\Wiley#& Sons, Limited
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Dimensions (mm):
- 215.9x139.7x14mm
- Weight:
- 0.23kg
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