From Augustus to Nero

By Garratt Fagan, Gary Fagan, Paul Murgatroyd, et al.

The reigns of the Julio-Claudian emperors were characterized by murder and debauchery. This book presents a narrative of these reigns, ranging from Augustus to Nero, with passages in original Latin from Tacitus, Suetonius and Seneca. The text accordingly exposes Augustus' adulterous affairs; the depraved Tiberius; the extravagance and madness of Caligula; the ineffective Claudius; and Nero's artistic pretensions. Featuring a comprehensive introduction, detailed notes and an appreciation of each writer, the volume is essential reading for students who have completed an introductory Latin course.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521821207
• ISBN13: 9780521821209
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"