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Author : Karl Galinsky
Release : 2005-10-10
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 968/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus by : Karl Galinsky
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus written by Karl Galinsky. This book was released on 2005-10-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captures the dynamics and richness of this era by examining important aspects of the period.
Author : Karl Galinsky
Release : 2005-09-12
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 567/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus by : Karl Galinsky
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus written by Karl Galinsky. This book was released on 2005-09-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The age of Augustus, commonly dated to 30 BC – AD 14, was a pivotal period in world history. A time of tremendous change in Rome, Italy, and throughout the Mediterranean world, many developments were underway when Augustus took charge and a recurring theme is the role that he played in shaping their direction. The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus captures the dynamics and richness of this era by examining important aspects of political and social history, religion, literature, and art and architecture. The sixteen essays, written by distinguished specialists from the United States and Europe, explore the multi-faceted character of the period and the interconnections between social, religious, political, literary, and artistic developments. Introducing the reader to many of the central issues of the Age of Augustus, the essays also break new ground and will stimulate further research and discussion.
Author : Karl Galinsky
Release : 2012-07-16
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 423/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Augustus by : Karl Galinsky
Download or read book Augustus written by Karl Galinsky. This book was released on 2012-07-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively and concise biography Karl Galinsky examines Augustus' life from childhood to deification.
Author : Andrew Lintott
Release : 2009-12-23
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 323/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Romans in the Age of Augustus by : Andrew Lintott
Download or read book The Romans in the Age of Augustus written by Andrew Lintott. This book was released on 2009-12-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating the most recent scholarship, this book offers afascinating history of Rome and the Roman peoples during the ruleof the first Roman emperor, Augustus. Written in an easily accessible style, making it the idealintroduction to Augustan Rome for those with little previousknowledge Offers compelling insight into the workings of Roman societyduring this pivotal period in its history Incorporates the most recent scholarship on aspects ofAugustus's reign including the armed forces, religion, andintellectual and cultural life Andrew Lintott is a widely respected expert on the RomanRepublic
Author : Noel Emmanuel Lenski
Release : 2006
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 574/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Constantine by : Noel Emmanuel Lenski
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Constantine written by Noel Emmanuel Lenski. This book was released on 2006. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Constantine offers students a comprehensive one-volume survey of this pivotal emperor and his times. Richly illustrated and designed as a readable survey accessible to all audiences, it also achieves a level of scholarly sophistication and a freshness of interpretation that will be welcomed by the experts. The volume is divided into five sections that examine political history, religion, social and economic history, art, and foreign relations during the reign of Constantine, who steered the Roman Empire on a course parallel with his own personal development.
