In Augustus Caesar David Shotter places Augustus firmly in the context of his own times.
Propelled to power by the age of 17 by an ambitious mother, self-indulgent to the point of criminality, inadequate, paranoid and the perpetrator of heinous crimes... Læs mere
Fully revised and update with the latest field research, an expanded guide to further reading, and drawing on a wealth of knowledge, this examination of the Roman republic's fall is a must for all students of history and classical studies.
The reign of Nero is often judged to be the embodiment of the extravagance and the corruption that have, for many, come to symbolise ancient Rome. David Shotter provides a reassessment of this view in this accessible introduction to Nero, emperor of Rome from 54 to 68 AD.
Including the latest research, a revised and expanded bibliography and a new index, David Shotter has updated this second edition throughout to provide a clear and concise survey of the character and life of Tiberius Caesar.
Including the latest research, a revised and expanded bibliography and a new index, David Shotter has updated this second edition throughout to provide a clear and concise survey of the character and life of Tiberius Caesar.
Roman Britain offers a concise introduction to the Roman occupation of Britain, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain.
Roman Britain offers a concise introduction to the Roman occupation of Britain, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Britain.
The reign of Nero is often judged to be the embodiment of the extravagance and the corruption that have, for many, come to symbolise ancient Rome. David Shotter provides a reassessment of this view in this accessible introduction to Nero, emperor of Rome from 54 to 68 AD.
Fully revised and update with the latest field research, an expanded guide to further reading, and drawing on a wealth of knowledge, this examination of the Roman republic's fall is a must for all students of history and classical studies.
Including more coverage of the social and cultural aspects of this complex character's reign together with an expanded guide to further reading, the second edition of this successful... Læs mere