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Grand political accomplishment and artistic productivity were the hallmarks of Augustus Caesar's reign (31 BC to AD 14), which has served as a powerful model of achievement for societies throughout Western history. This book presents an overview, one that brings together political and social history, art, literature, architecture, and religion.

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"A thought provoking study that complements and integrates the fruits of many significant studies on individual elements of this major international ancient culture."--Choice

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PrefaceIntroduction: The Augustan Evolution3Ch. IA Principal Concept: Auctoritas10Ch. IIThe Restoration of the Res publica42Ch. IIIIdeas, Ideals, and Values80Ch. IVArt and Architecture141Ch. VAugustan Literature225Ch. VIReligion288Ch. VIICentral Characteristics332Ch. VIIIEpilogue: Auctor Perpetuus376Abbreviations for Frequently Cited Works391Notes393Bibliography435Provenience of Illustrations461Index of Passages465General Index469

Augustan Culture An Interpretive Introduction

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      Publisher Princeton University Press
      Published 15 February 1998
      ISBN-13 9780691058900
      978-0691058900
      ISBN-10 0691058903
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      History of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Grand political accomplishment and artistic productivity were the hallmarks of Augustus Caesar's reign (31 BC to AD 14), which has served as a powerful model of achievement for societies throughout Western history. This book presents an overview, one that brings together political and social history, art, literature, architecture, and religion.

      Trade Review
      "A thought provoking study that complements and integrates the fruits of many significant studies on individual elements of this major international ancient culture."--Choice

      Table of Contents
      PrefaceIntroduction: The Augustan Evolution3Ch. IA Principal Concept: Auctoritas10Ch. IIThe Restoration of the Res publica42Ch. IIIIdeas, Ideals, and Values80Ch. IVArt and Architecture141Ch. VAugustan Literature225Ch. VIReligion288Ch. VIICentral Characteristics332Ch. VIIIEpilogue: Auctor Perpetuus376Abbreviations for Frequently Cited Works391Notes393Bibliography435Provenience of Illustrations461Index of Passages465General Index469

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