Magie, David
Historia Augusta: Volume II (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674997455
- author:
- Magie, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 11.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Rome,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Historia Augusta: Maximus and Balbinus is a unique window into the lives of Roman emperors from Hadrian to Carinus. This collection of thirty books offers a detailed Latin source for historians, providing insights beyond those found in Greek sources. The work presents a mix of historical narrative and character analysis, following the model of imperial biographer Suetonius. It sheds light on the passions, follies, and scandals of decadent emperors, as well as their noble deeds. This bilingual edition makes it accessible to readers interested in classical literature and Roman history. By examining the lives of these emperors, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of ancient Rome's imperial system.
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