Description
| Product ID: | 9780415319362 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History |
| Title: | Augustus Caesar |
| Authors: | Author: David Shotter |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | European history, European history, Ancient history, Classical history / classical civilisation |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating In Augustus Caesar David Shotter places Augustus firmly in the context of his own times. History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as ''restorer of the Republic'' and regarded by some as a deity in his own lifetime, Augustus was emulated by many of his successors. David Shotter reviews the evidence in order to place Augustus firmly in the context of his own times. Key topics discussed include:
Revised throughout, the second edition of this successful book takes the most recent research in the field into account. David Shotter also includes more coverage of the social and cultural aspects of this complex character''s reign together with an expanded guide to further reading. |
| Imprint Name: | Routledge |
| Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2005-02-10 |
