| The Age of Augustus Contributor(s): Eck, Werner (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405151498 ISBN-13: 9781405151498 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $45.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2007 Annotation: This concise biography tells the extraordinary 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. Werner Eck provides a vivid narrative of Augustus' rise to power. 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 on 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 an ideal resource for anyone approaching the subject for the first time. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006032838 |
| Series: Blackwell Ancient Lives |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.6" W x 8.56" (0.67 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this updated edition of his concise biography, Werner Eck tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first monarch.
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