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. Sources: 1. Section A: The acts of the Arval brothers; 2. Section B: List of Consuls, AD 14 to 68; 3. Section C: Velleius Paterculus, History of Rome, 2.124-131; 4. Section D: Philo, Embassy to Gaius (selections); 5. Section E: Josephus, Jewish Antiquities, 19.1-275; 6. Section F: Seneca, Apocolocyntosis; 7. Section G: Seneca, On Clemency (selections); 8. Section H: Octavia (selections); Part II. Themes: 9. Section J: Imperial family; 10. Section K: Rome and Italy; 11. Section L: Religion and imperial cult; 12. Section M: Administration of empire; 13. Section N: War and expansion; 14. Section P: Conspiracies, revolts and scandals; 15. Section Q: Popular entertainment; 16. Section R: Learning, literature, arts and culture; 17. Section S: Slaves and freedmen; 18. Section T: Tyranny; Panegyric or invective; 19. Section U: Upper Classes.
