Augustan Rome 44 BC to AD 14
The Restoration of the Republic and the Establishment of the Empire
Published on 28. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-7486-1955-9 (ISBN)
Description
Augustus: How the Roman Empire came about
The reign of Augustus, the first of the Roman emperors, has been seen, both by contemporaries and over the centuries that have followed, as a pivotal moment in the history of Rome. The final stage in the move to monarchical government and the structures he put in place, which were to last largely unchanged for over two hundred years, ensured this; but Augustus himself remains an enigmatic figure.
J. S. Richardson explores the processes which resulted in such a massive shift, and the often unforeseen events which led to the establishment of an empire and a dynasty.
Key features:* a pivotal volume in the series* traces the changing shape of the entity that was ancient Rome through its political, cultural and economic history* demonstrates how the effectiveness and dominance of Rome as the centre of work power became increasingly obvious
Keywords:Augustus; Roman Empire.
The reign of Augustus, the first of the Roman emperors, has been seen, both by contemporaries and over the centuries that have followed, as a pivotal moment in the history of Rome. The final stage in the move to monarchical government and the structures he put in place, which were to last largely unchanged for over two hundred years, ensured this; but Augustus himself remains an enigmatic figure.
J. S. Richardson explores the processes which resulted in such a massive shift, and the often unforeseen events which led to the establishment of an empire and a dynasty.
Key features:* a pivotal volume in the series* traces the changing shape of the entity that was ancient Rome through its political, cultural and economic history* demonstrates how the effectiveness and dominance of Rome as the centre of work power became increasingly obvious
Keywords:Augustus; Roman Empire.
Reviews / Votes
This is a valuable and unique addition to the proliferating surveys of the age of Augustus. It stands out for its detailed coverage of the political as well as military history of the whole period, the latter of which is often underemphasized in teaching, despite its lasting impact. Instructors interested in training students in how to write history with such a focus will welcome it warmly. -- Josiah Osgood, Georgetown University * Bryn Mawr Classical Review * Richardson narrates Rome's tortured passage from Republic to Empire with unflinching attention to detail. His account is a sustained tour de force that draws on an unsurpassed mastery of the ancient sources. The Augustus that emerges is less of a hero or a criminal than he has sometimes been imagined, but all the more believable as a result. -- Greg Woolf, University of St Andrews Richardson narrates Rome's tortured passage from Republic to Empire with unflinching attention to detail. His account is a sustained tour de force that draws on an unsurpassed mastery of the ancient sources. The Augustus that emerges is less of a hero or a criminal than he has sometimes been imagined, but all the more believable as a result. -- Greg Woolf, University of St AndrewsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
8 black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
452 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-1955-9 (9780748619559)
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Person
John Richardson was Professor of Classics at the University of Edinburgh from 1987 to 2002. His main research interests have been in Roman imperialism (on which he published a book, The Language of Empire, in 2008), Roman Spain (Hispaniae (1986) and The Romans in Spain (1996)) and Roman law, on which he has written many articles in major journals. He was President of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies from 1998 to 2001.
Content
Illustrations; Series editor's preface; Preface; Abbreviations; Map; 1. Setting the scene; 2. The assassination of Julius Caesar and its aftermath, 44-41 BC; 3. The life and death of the Triumvirate: from Philippi to Actium; 4. Princeps, 29 - 12 BC; 5. Emperor and Empire, 12 BC - AD 14; 6. The Achievements of the Divine Augustus; Chronology; Guide to ancient authors; Guide to further reading; Index.