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The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus
Edited By Karl Galin
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Paperback. Captures the dynamics and richness of this era by examining important aspects of the period. Editor(s): Galinsky, Karl. Series: Cambridge Companions to the Ancient World. Num Pages: 444 pages, 61 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 5 maps. BIC Classification: GT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 162 x 228 x 27. Weight in Grams: 662. Series: Cambridge Companions to the Ancient World. 444 pages, 61 b/w illus. 8 colour illus. 5 maps. Editor(s): Galinsky, Karl. Captures the dynamics and richness of this era by examining important aspects of the period. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: GT. Dimension: 162 x 228 x 27. Weight: 718.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
444
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Cambridge Companions to the Ancient World
Condition
New
Number of Pages
444
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521003933
SKU
V9780521003933
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Reviews for The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Augustus
'Galinsky's editing of the volume is to be largely commended. All the essays are clear and written in an engaging style.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'This book is thoroughly to be recommended. The articles are authoritative and scholarly, yet accessible and interesting … an excellent survey of the character of this important period of history.' Journal of Classics Teaching '… ... Read more