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Vespasian (Roman Imperial Biographies)

By Barbara Levick

Book information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2005
ISBN
0415166187, 9780415166188
LCC
DG289 .L48 1999
Open Library ID
OL388870M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1560492 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
353\353
Topic
Biology Biophysics
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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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