Res Gestae Divi Augusti - The Achievements Of The Divine Augustus by Augustus and P. A. Brunt and J. M. Moore

At the end of his life the emperor Augustus wrote an account of his achievements in which he reviewed his rise to power, his conquest of the world and his unparalleled generosity towards his subjects. This text is designed to allow the intermediate/advanced student to read Latin rapidly, without having constantly to consult a dictionary or grammar. It contains: -Introduction -Latin text with same/facing page -Vocabulary notes -Grammatical commentary -Full vocabulary -Historical commentary -Index of place names and persons The Res Gestae reveals as much about Augustus and his accomplishments through what it omits as what it contains. This edition allows students rare access to non-literary historical Latin, to the 'queen' of Latin inscriptions: the accomplishments of the emperor Augustus, as he sought to have them presented. This 1991 Oxford University Press Paperback is in good condition.

ISBN: 9780198317722 SKU: 1558529 Note: Any image shown is from a stock photo and is not the actual book.

Location: History