Augustus : Image and Substance
by Barbara Levick
2020-07-24 22:12:26
Augustus : Image and Substance
by Barbara Levick
2020-07-24 22:12:26
Augustus Caesar is arguably the most important figure in Roman history. Barbara Levick provides a brilliant new re-appraisal of the life and personality of one of Rome's greatest and best known emperors.Barbara Levick is an experienced author and exp...
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Augustus Caesar is arguably the most important figure in Roman history. Barbara Levick provides a brilliant new re-appraisal of the life and personality of one of Rome's greatest and best known emperors.
- Barbara Levick is an experienced author and expert on Roman history
- Fully illustrated
- Rare polemical interpretation of Augustian politics, with a clear focus on the techniques used to acquire and sustain power
- Examination of "Augustian Spin," draws parallels between ancient and modern politicians and autocrats
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