The Romans in the Age of Augustus
Series: The Peoples of Europe; Peoples of Europe
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chichester
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9781444319323
Description: Incorporating the most recent scholarship, this book offers a fascinating history of Rome and the Roman peoples during the rule of the first Roman emperor, Augustus.: Written in an easily accessible style, making it the ideal introduction to Augustan Rome for those with little previous knowledge; Offers compelling insight into the workings of Roman society during this pivotal period in its history; Incorporates the most recent scholarship on aspects of Augustus's reign including the armed forces, religion, and intellectual and cultural life; Andrew Lintott is a widely respected expert on the R.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: The Romans in the Age of Augustus; Contents; Figures; Maps; Preface; Abbreviations; 1: Introduction; 2: The Growth of an Empire; 3: The Crisis of the Late Republic; 4: The Emperor and His People; 5: Town and Country; 6: Customs, Culture, and Ideas; 7: The Armed Services and the Frontiers; Notes; References; Index.