At the end of his life the emperor Augustus wrote an account of his
achievements in which he reviewed his rise to power, his conquest
of the world and his unparalleled generosity towards his subjects.
This edition provides a text, translation and detailed commentary -
the first substantial one in English for more than four decades -
which is suitable for use with students of all levels. The
commentary deals with linguistic, stylistic and historical matters.
It elucidates how Augustus understood his role in Roman society,
and how he wished to be remembered by posterity; and it sets this
picture that emerges from the Res Gestae into the context of the
emergence both of a new visual language and of an official set of
expressions. The book also includes illustrations in order to
demonstrate how the Augustan era witnessed the rise of a whole new
visual language.
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