Augustus, First Roman Emperor: Power, Propaganda and the Politics of Survival (Bristol Phoenix Press - Greece and Rome Live) [Hardcover]

Matthew D.H. Clark (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1904675433 | ISBN-13: 978-1904675433 | Publication Date: March 15, 2010

A key figure in Roman History, Augustus (63 BC–14 AD) was the adopted son of Julius Caesar and the first to lead the Roman Empire; so mighty was he that upon his death the month previously known as Sextilis was renamed in his honor. In this volume, author Matthew D. H. Clark presents a fascinating analysis of how Augustus was able to manipulate the mechanisms of political power and use the classical world’s conception of propaganda to his advantage. Through an examination of the emperor’s relationship with Maecenas, his political advisor, and Agrippa, his great commander, as well as a host of historical personages, including the poets Virgil and Ovid, Augustus helps us understand this remarkable figure’s rise to power, as well as his lasting legacy.

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About the Author

Matthew D. H. Clark teaches classics at the Shrewsbury School, England and is the coauthor of Measuring the Cosmos: How Scientists Discovered the Dimensions of the Universe.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 149 pages
• Publisher: Bristol Phoenix Press, Univ of Exeter (March 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1904675433
• ISBN-13: 978-1904675433
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,848,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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