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The Age of Augustus
Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives
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Suitable for readers interested in Roman history, particularly those new to Augustus and the transformation of the Roman republic into an empire, as well as scholars seeking a concise yet expert account.
In this updated edition of his concise biography, Werner Eck tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first monarch.
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In this updated edition of his concise biography, Werner Eck tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first monarch.
This work incorporates literary, archaeological, and legal sources to provide a vivid narrative of Augustus' brutal rise to power. It is written by one of the world's leading experts on the Roman empire and traces the history of the Roman revolution and Rome's transformation from a republic to an empire.
The book 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 organised chronologically, this is an ideal resource for anyone approaching the subject for the first time.
Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives
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Eck's updated edition of The Age of Augustus has been praised for its clear and readable narrative that skilfully explains complex constitutional topics without overwhelming beginners. Reviews highlight Eck as a leading authority and commend the book's added chapters, new material, and expanded analysis.
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ISBN: 9781405151498
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 April 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 2nd edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 295g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Werner Eck is Professor of Ancient History at Cologne University. He is one of the foremost Roman imperial historians in the world and his publications include Die Verwaltung des römischen Reiches in der Hohen Kaiserzeit (1995, 1998), Das senatus consultum de Cn. Pisone patre (with A. Caballos and F. Fernández, 1996), Tra epigrafia, prosopografia e archeologia: Scritti scelti, rielaborati ed aggiornati (1996) and Das römische Köln. Geschichte einer Stadt im Rahmen des Imperium Romanum (2004). He is co-editor of the Zeitschrift für Papyrologie und Epigraphik.
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