From Caesar to Augustus (c. 49 BC–AD 14): Using Coins as Sources (Guides to the Coinage of the Ancient World)

Author: Rowan, Clare

Brand: Cambridge University Press

Number Of Pages: 254

EAN: 9781107675698

Release Date: 06-12-2018

Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches

Languages: English

Binding: paperback

Part Number: 52526124

Details: This unique book provides the student of Roman history with an accessible and detailed introduction to Roman and provincial coinage in the late Republic and early Empire in the context of current historical themes and debates. Almost two hundred different coins are illustrated at double life size, with each described in detail, and technical Latin and numismatic terms are explained. Chapters are arranged chronologically, allowing students to quickly identify material relevant to Julius Caesar, the second triumvirate, the relationship between Antony and Cleopatra, and the Principate of Augustus. Iconography, archaeological contexts, and the economy are clearly presented. A diverse array of material is brought together in a single volume to challenge and enhance our understanding of the transition from Republic to Empire.