Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary - Softcover
Synopsis
At the end of his life the emperor Augustus wrote an account of his achievements in which he reviewed his rise to power, his conquest of the world and his unparalleled generosity towards his subjects. This edition provides a text, translation and detailed commentary - the first substantial one in English for more than four decades - which is suitable for use with students of all levels. The commentary deals with linguistic, stylistic and historical matters. It elucidates how Augustus understood his role in Roman society, and how he wished to be remembered by posterity; and it sets this picture that emerges from the Res Gestae into the context of the emergence both of a new visual language and of an official set of expressions. The book also includes illustrations in order to demonstrate how the Augustan era witnessed the rise of a whole new visual language.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description
At the end of his life the emperor Augustus wrote an account of his achievements in which he reviewed his rise to power, his conquest of the world and his unparalleled generosity towards his subjects. This edition provides a text, translation and commentary suitable for students of all levels.
About the Author
Alison E. Cooley is Senior Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick. Recent books include Becoming Roman, Writing Latin?: Literacy and Epigraphy in the Roman West (2002; edited) and Pompeii (2004).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0521601282
- ISBN 13 9780521601283
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages331
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 40.00
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005254206
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
Used
Paperback
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Seller Inventory # CHL9972353
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Flight or Fright
Seller: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Stephen King hates to fly.Now he and co-editor Bev Vincent would like to share this fear of flying with you.Welcome to Flight or Fright, an anthology about all the things that can go horribly wrong when you\'re suspended six miles in the air, hurtling through space at more than 500 mph and sealed up in a metal tube (like\"?\"gulp!\"?\"a coffin) with hundreds of strangers. All the ways your trip into the friendly skies can turn into a nightmare, including some we\'ll bet you\'ve never thought of before. but now you will the next time you walk down the jetway and place your fate in the hands of a total stranger.Featuring brand new stories by Joe Hill and Stephen King, as well as fourteen classic tales and one poem from the likes of Richard Matheson, Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Dan Simmons, and many others, Flight or Fright is, as King says, \"ideal airplane reading, especially on stormy descents. Even if you are safe on the ground, you might want to buckle up nice and tight.\"Book a flight. Seller Inventory # AMPLE0521601282
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti : Text, Translation and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 6020737
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
Used
Softcover
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 1.54. Seller Inventory # bk0521601282xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti : Text, Translation and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6020737-n
Quantity: 5 available
Seller Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Cambridge University Press 6/1/2009, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary 1.3. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780521601283
Quantity: 5 available
Stock Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
Used
Softcover
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Good. 1. At the end of his life the emperor Augustus wrote an account of his achievements in which he reviewed his rise to power, his conquest of the world and his unparalleled generosity towards his subjects. This edition provides a text, translation and detailed commentary - the first substantial one in English for more than four decades - which is suitable for use with students of all levels. The commentary deals with linguistic, stylistic and historical matters. It elucidates how Augustus understood his role in Roman society, and how he wished to be remembered by posterity; and it sets this picture that emerges from the Res Gestae into the context of the emergence both of a new visual language and of an official set of expressions. The book also includes illustrations in order to demonstrate how the Augustan era witnessed the rise of a whole new visual language. Seller Inventory # SONG0521601282
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
New
Softcover
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190009006
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
Res Gestae Divi Augusti: Text, Translation, and Commentary
Published by
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2009
ISBN 10: 0521601282
ISBN 13: 9780521601283
Used
Paperback
Seller: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition. Crease to rear cover at upper leading corner and wear to upper leading page corners generally. Contents are clean and spine tight. AD. Used. Seller Inventory # 530219
Quantity: 1 available