Ten Caesars. Roman emperors from August to Constantine
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In his fundamental work, Barry Strauss tells the story of the Roman Empire from origin to decline, from Octavian Augustus, the heir Julia Caesar and the founder of the empire, to Constantine, who made it Christian and transferred the capital to the east, to Constantinople.
For several centuries, Rome gained splendor and subjugated new territories, but once lost both. By the 4th century, the era of Constantine, the Roman Empire changed so much in geographical, ethnic, religious and cultural terms that August himself would not recognize its state. Today we inherit a lot with Rome - science, law and art, the Vatican is located here, the residence of the Roman Catholic Church. The author studies this spiritual wealth, turning to the life of the people who created it: August, Tiberia, Nero, Vespasian, Trajan, Adrian, Mark Aurelius, Septimium of the North, Diocletian and Constantine. For several centuries, they owned a "family business" - an empire - adapting when it was necessary, and fighting for their interests in any circumstances.
Power and responsibility, stability and change, insidiousness and love ... Find out how the ancient rulers were able to streamline all these!
For several centuries, Rome gained splendor and subjugated new territories, but once lost both. By the 4th century, the era of Constantine, the Roman Empire changed so much in geographical, ethnic, religious and cultural terms that August himself would not recognize its state. Today we inherit a lot with Rome - science, law and art, the Vatican is located here, the residence of the Roman Catholic Church. The author studies this spiritual wealth, turning to the life of the people who created it: August, Tiberia, Nero, Vespasian, Trajan, Adrian, Mark Aurelius, Septimium of the North, Diocletian and Constantine. For several centuries, they owned a "family business" - an empire - adapting when it was necessary, and fighting for their interests in any circumstances.
Power and responsibility, stability and change, insidiousness and love ... Find out how the ancient rulers were able to streamline all these!
Author:
Author:Strauss Barry
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9693-0458-1
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