Ancient Rome: Social and Historical Documents from the Early Republic to the Death of Augustus (Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World)

In this second edition, Ancient Rome presents an extensive range of material, from the early Republic to the death of Augustus, with two new chapters on the Second Triumvirate and Age of Augustus. Dillon and Garland have also included more extensive late Republican and Augustan sources on social developments, as well as further information on the Gold Age of Roman literature. Providing comprehensive coverage of all important documents pertaining to the Roman Republic and the Augustan age, Ancient Rome includes: source material on political and military developments in the Roman Republic and Augustan age (509 BC – AD 14) detailed chapters on social phenomena, such as Roman religion, slavery and freedmen, women and the family, and the public face of Rome clear, precise translations of documents taken not only from historical sources, but also from inscriptions, laws and decrees, epitaphs, graffiti, public speeches, poetry, private letters and drama concise up-to-date bibliographies and commentaries for each document and chapter a definitive collection of source material on the Roman Republic and early empire. Students of ancient Rome and classical studies will find this new edition of the sourcebook, and the companion textbook The Ancient Romans, invaluable at all levels of study. In this second edition, __Ancient Rome__ presents an extensive range of material, from the early Republic to the death of Augustus, with two new chapters on the Second Triumvirate and The Age of Augustus. Dillon and Garland have also included more extensive late Republican and Augustan sources on social developments, as well as further information on the Gold Age of Roman literature. Providing comprehensive coverage of all important documents pertaining to the Roman Republic and the Augustan age, __Ancient Rome__ includes: * source material on political and military developments in the Roman Republic and Augustan age (509 BC – AD 14) * detailed chapters on social phenomena, such as Roman religion, slavery and freedmen, women and the family, and the public face of Rome * clear, precise translations of documents taken not only from historical sources but also from inscriptions, laws and decrees, epitaphs, graffiti, public speeches, poetry, private letters and drama * concise up-to-date bibliographies and commentaries for each document and chapter * a definitive collection of source material on the Roman Republic and early empire. Students of ancient Rome and classical studies will find this new edition invaluable at all levels of study. This book presents an extensive range of material, from the early Republic to the death of Augustus, with two new chapters on the Second Triumvirate and The Age of Augustus. Dillon and Garland have also included more extensive late Republican and Augustan sources on social developments, as well as further information on the Gold Age of Roman literature. Providing comprehensive coverage of all important documents pertaining to the Roman Republic and the Augustan age, this book includes: source material on political and military developments in the Roman Republic and Augustan age (509 BC -- AD 14) ; detailed chapters on social phenomena, such as Roman religion, slavery and freedmen, women and the family, and the public face of Rome ; clear, precise translations of documents taken not only from historical sources but also from inscriptions, laws and decrees, epitaphs, graffiti, public speeches, poetry, private letters and drama ; concise up-to-date bibliographies and commentaries for each document and chapter ; a definitive collection of source material on the Roman Republic and early empire. Students of ancient Rome and classical studies will find this new edition invaluable at all levels of study DK findout! Ancient Rome takes kids back in time to discover what life was like in Ancient Rome. With beautiful photography, lively illustrations, and key curriculum information, the DK findout! series will satisfy any child who is eager to learn and acquire facts - and keep them coming back for more! For any kid that can't get enough Roman facts, DK findout! Ancient Rome is packed with information, quizzes, fun facts and incredible images of every aspect of Roman life. Discover what Romans would have put in their shopping baskets, how to decode Roman numerals, and go into battle with the gladiators. Immerse yourself in Ancient Rome with DK findout! Glossary -- How To Use And Cite Ancient Rome -- Early Republican Rome : 507-264 Bc -- The Public Face Of Rome -- Religion In The Roman Republic -- The Punic Wars : Rome Against Carthage -- Rome's Mediterranean Empire -- Slaves And Freedmen -- Women And The Family -- Tiberius And Gaius Gracchus -- Gaius Marius -- The Social War -- Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix -- The Collapse Of The Republic -- War And Dictatorship -- Octavian's Rise To Power -- The Age Of Augustus -- The Ancient Sources. Matthew Dillon And Lynda Garland. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 799-820) And Index.