Vespasian - Barbara Levick

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Title
Vespasian
Author
Barbara Levick
format
Paperback / softback
Publisher
Routledge
Language
English
UK Publication Date
20050623

From a pre-eminent biographer in the field, this well-documented and illustrated biography examines the life and time of the emperor Vespasian and challenges the validity of his perennial good reputation and universally acknowledged achievements.

Examining received opinions on Vespasian, Barbara Levick examines how this plebeian and uncharismatic Emperor restored peace and confidence to Rome and ensured a smooth succession.

Outlining how he gained military experience and political skills, Levick goes on to explore how Vespasian coped with the military, political and economic problems of his reign, and his evaluation of the solutions to these problems, before she finally examines his posthumous reputation.

Part of the bestselling Roman Imperial Biographies series, Vespasian will engage, enthral and inform both students of classical studies and history, and the general classical enthusiast alike.

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'Levick has produced a balanced, thoughtful and thoroughly comprehensive treatment of her subject. It will surely remain the standard work on Vespasian for years to come.' - Bryn Mawr Classical Review


'Levick has an enviable mastery of the ancient source material, including literature, inscriptions, and coins. The narrative is confident and readable … This volume will be an essential addition to the bookshelves of all those interested in the study and teaching of Roman history, and for those with a more casual interest it is thoroughly enjoyable to read.' - The Classical Review


'It is a scholarly work that fills a major gap in current English-language biography.' - Phoenix

Type
BOOK
Edition
1st edition
Country of Publication
England

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