Description
Book SynopsisOne of a well-established series of sourcebooks catering to the needs of ancient history students at schools and universities. Each volume focuses on a particular period or topic and provides a generous and judicious selection of primary texts in new English translations, with annotation and supporting materials.
Table of ContentsPart I. By Sources: 1. Res Gestae Divi Augusti; 2. List of consuls, 31 BC to AD 14; 3. The calendars; 4. Livy; 5. Velleius Paterculus; 6. Tacitus; 7. Augustan poetry; Part II. By Themes: 8. Triumvate to principate; 9. Imperial family; 10. Rome and Italy; 11. Religion; 12. Administration of empire; 13. War and expansion; 14. Conspiracies, scandals, free speech; 15. Maecenas and the arts; 16. Social legislation; 17. Augustan society.
