Studies in Classical History and Society

ISBN-13: 9780195145434 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 168 str.

Meyer Reinhold

Opis

Professor Reinhold, a distinguished senior classicist, has produced a fascinating and accessible collection of essays devoted to the study of ancient history. Among the articles included are "The Generation Gap," a major survey exploring myths of the uprising of one generation against another; "Augustus' Conception of Himself," a detailed summary and interpretation of Augustus' life and career; and "The Declaration of War against Cleopatra," an investigation of the charge against Cleopatra that she betrayed her pledge to Rome as a client ruler. Taken together, these essays form a unified and coherent survey of ancient history that will appeal to a broad audience.

Recenzje

Specialists in each area will wish to consult the papers, but the main interest of the volume lies in what it tells about the author, a scholar of the older school, and a man of letters, such as should be cherished.