Descrizione

In this concise biography, Professor Werner Eck, one of the world's leading experts on the Roman empire, tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first emperor.<br> <ul> <li><br> </li> <li>A concise and gripping account of Augustus and his age.<br> </li> <li>Written by one of the world's foremost experts on the Roman Empire.<br> </li> <li>Examines the transformation of Rome from a republic to a monarchy.<br> </li> <li>Covers domestic and foreign policy, constitutional developments, and cultural achievements.<br> </li> <li>Compares Augustus' own account of his life to other historical narratives and archaeological records.<br> </li> <li>Includes a new translation of Augustus' <i>Res Gestae</i> with a short introduction and a substantial bibliography to aid further study.</li> </ul>