Suetonius: The Flavian Emperors (BCP Classical Studies) [Paperback]

Brian W. Jones (Author), Robert D. Milns (Author)

Book Description

Series: BCP Classical Studies | Publication Date: September 1, 2002

Nero's suicide in AD 68 was followed by a disastrous civil war that left the empire in a parlous state and saw the demise, in quick succession, of another three emperors (Galba, Otho and Vitellius). Normality returned with Vespasian and his sons, Titus and Domitian, who ruled from 69 to 96. They changed the face of Rome, with massive public works such as the Flavian amphitheatre (later called the Colosseum) and the palace-complex on the Palatine, which provided much-needed employment while at the same time enhancing the city s status as the capital of the Mediterranean. Suetonius provides the most detailed account of the new dynasty and its achievements. What he has to say about these three Flavians constitutes the best source we have for the period. This edition of the three "Lives" includes a new translation, a general introduction to Suetonius and a detailed commentary that concentrates on the social and political history behind each "Life."

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Full commentary on the historical background of the Flavians.

About the Author

Brian W. Jones is a Reader in the Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Queensland, Australia. He is the author of two monographs on the Flavian emperors: "The Emperor Titus" and "The Emperor Domitian" and editions of "Suetonius: Domitian" (BCP, 1996) and "Vespasian" (BCP, 2000). Robert D. Milns is a Professor of Classics in the Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Queensland, Australia. He is the author of three monographs: "Alexander the Great," "The Spectre of Philip" and (with B.W. Jones) "The Use of Documentary Evidence in the Study of Roman Imperial History."

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Duckworth Publishing (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1853996130
• ISBN-13: 978-1853996139
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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