Studies in Classical History and Society |
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| Author:
| Reinhold, Meyer |
| Series title: | American Philological Association American Classical Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-534923-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2002 |
| Publisher: | Ebsco Publishing
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Professor Reinhold, a distinguished senior classicist, has produced a fascinating and accessible collection of essays devoted to the study of ancient history. Among the articles included are The Generation Gap, a major survey exploring myths of the uprising of one generation against another;Augustus' Conception of Himself, a detailed summary and interpretation of Augustus' life and career; and The Declaration of War against Cleopatra, an investigation of the charge against Cleopatra...
More DescriptionProfessor Reinhold, a distinguished senior classicist, has produced a fascinating and accessible collection of essays devoted to the study of ancient history. Among the articles included are The Generation Gap, a major survey exploring myths of the uprising of one generation against another;Augustus' Conception of Himself, a detailed summary and interpretation of Augustus' life and career; and The Declaration of War against Cleopatra, an investigation of the charge against Cleopatra that she betrayed her pledge to Rome as a client ruler. Taken together, these essays form a unifiedand coherent survey of ancient history that will appeal to a broad audience.