The book covers the period of more than 200 years from the time of Julius Caesar until the end of Marcus Aurelius' reign. Through the 30 chapters of this book, readers will gain a complete insigh
The book covers the period of more than 200 years from the time of Julius Caesar until the end of Marcus Aurelius' reign. Through the 30 chapters of this book, readers will gain a complete insight into the political history of the golden age of the Roman Empire.Contents:From the Battle of Actium to the Foundation of the PrincipateThe PrincipateThe Joint Government of the Princeps and SenateThe Family of Augustus and His Plans to Found a DynastyAdministration of Augustus in Rome and Italy — Organisation of the ArmyProvincial Administration Under Augustus — the Western ProvincesProvincial Administration Under Augustus — the Eastern Provinces and EgyptRome and Parthia — Expeditions to Arabia and EthiopiaThe Winning and Losing of Germany — Death of AugustusRome Under Augustus — His BuildingsLiterature of the Augustan AgeThe Principate of Tiberius (14-37 A.D.)The Principate of Gaius (Caligula) (37-41 A.D.)The Principate of Claudius (41-54 A.D.)The Conquest of BritainThe Principate of Nero (54-68 A.D.)The Wars for Armenia, Under Claudius and NeroThe Principate of Galba, and the Year of the Four Emperors (68-69 A.D.)Rebellions in Germany and JudeaThe Flavian Emperors — Vespasian, Titus and Domitian (69-96 A.D.)Britain and Germany Under the Flavians — Dacian WarNerva and Trajan — the Conquest of DaciaLiterature From the Death of Tiberius to TrajanThe Principate of Hadrian (117-138 A.D.)The Principate of Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.)The Principate of Marcus Aurelius (161-180 A.D.)Literature Under Hadrian and the AntoninesThe Roman World Under the Empire — Politics, Philosophy, Religion and ArtRoman Life and Manners