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An edition of The Age of Augustus
(2002)
The age of Augustus
2nd ed.
by Werner Eck
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"This biography tells the story of Augustus, Rome's first monarch. It traces the history of the Roman revolution and Rome's transformation from a republic to an empire. From the war against the assassins of Julius Caesar to his struggle against Antony and Cleopatra, this book describes the key aspects of Augustus' reign and the expansion of his empire." "This updated edition includes a stemma of Augustus' family, new information on the monuments of the Augustan period, a new chapter of legislation, a section on the Augustan wars against the German tribes, and additional maps and illustrations. Organized chronologically and according to specific topics, The Age of Augustus is a resource for anyone approaching the subject for the first time."--Jacket.
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November 1, 2002, Blackwell Publishing Limited
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November 1, 2002, Blackwell Publishing Limited
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Table of Contents
Augustus' career in overview : the res gestae
Modest origins, powerful relatives
The seizure of power : legalizing usurpation
The triumvirate : dictatorship sanctioned by law
The path to formal legitimation as a ruler
The final battles for power : Actium and Alexandria
A new political order : the principate takes shape
The principate develops further
The princeps and the roman elite
The practical implementation of political power : governing the empire
Shaping the lives of men
A standing army
War and peace : expanding the empire
Rome, the Augustan city
The quest for political continuity: the succession
Augustus' death and the future of the Empire.
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Translation of: Augustus Und Seine Zeit.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"In this biography, Werner Eck, one of the world's foremost experts on the Roman empire, tells the 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."--BOOK JACKET.
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