AndrewWallace-Hadrill
Augustan Rome
Augustan Rome
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Andrew Wallace-Hadrill's introduction to Rome in the Age of Augustus explores the social and physical contexts of Augustan politics and poetry, examining the impact of the new regime of government on society. It emphasizes the role and impact of art and architecture, and how the victory of Octavian at Actium transformed Rome and Roman life. The second edition features a new introductory section on literary figures, a final chapter on the reception of Augustus, updated references, and a expanded list of further reading.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Augustan Rome, written by Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, a renowned scholar in Roman social and cultural history, offers a captivating introduction to the era of Augustus. Delving into the social and physical contexts of this influential period, the book explores the profound impact of the new government regime on society. Employing an interpretative approach, it examines the ideas and environments manipulated by Augustus, as well as the reactions to these manipulations.
The book emphasizes the role and significance of art and architecture during the Augustan era, shedding light on how they shaped Roman attitudes and values. It explains how the victory of Octavian at Actium transformed Rome and Roman life, reshaping the city's physical landscape and influencing cultural practices.
The second edition of Augustan Rome includes a new introductory section on literary figures under Augustus, a final chapter on the reception of Augustus in later periods, updated references to recent scholarship, new figures, and an expanded list of further reading. This thought-provoking yet concise volume provides a comprehensive exploration of political changes in the context of their impact on Roman values, the imaginative world of poetry, the visual world of art, and the fabric of the city of Rome.
Augustan Rome is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering a deeper understanding of this pivotal period in Roman history.
Weight: 254g
Dimension: 216 x 142 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472534262
Edition number: 2 ed
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