The Roman History
The Reign of Augustus
Cassius Dio author Ian Scott-Kilvert translator John Carter editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:26th Feb '87
Should be back in stock very soon
Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome (27 BC-AD 14), brought peace and prosperity to his city after decades of savage civil war. This selection from Cassius Dio's Roman History gives the fullest description of that long struggle and ultimate triumph - detailing the brutal battles and political feuds that led to the collapse of Rome's 400-year-old republic, and Augustus' subsequent reign as emperor. Included are accounts of military campaigns from Ethiopia to Yugoslavia, and of long conflict with Antony and Cleopatra. With skill and artistry, Dio brings to life many speeches from the era - among them Augustus' damning indictment of Antony's passion for the Egyptian queen - and provides a fascinating account of the debate between the great general Agrippa and Maecenas on the virtues of republicanism and monarchy.
ISBN: 9780140444483
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 21mm
Weight: 271g
368 pages