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The Age of Augustus (Blackwell Ancient Lives)
The Age of Augustus - Blackwell Ancient Lives Author:Werner Eck In this updated edition of his concise biography, Werner Eck tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first monarch. —
Incorporates literary, archaeological, and legal sources to provide a vivid narrative of Augustus? brutal rise to power —
Written by one of the world?s leading experts on the Roman empire —
Traces the histo... more »ry of the Roman revolution and Rome?s transformation from a republic to an empire
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 organized chronologically, this is an ideal resource for anyone approaching the subject for the first time