The Age of Augustus (Blackwell Ancient Lives)

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In this updated edition of his concise biography Werner Eck tells the extraordinary story of Augustus Romes first monarch. Incorporates literary archaeological and legal sources to provide a vivid narrative of Augustus brutal rise to power Written by one of the worlds leading experts on the Roman empire Traces the history of the Roman revolution and Romes 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