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The Scriptores Historiae Augustae, or Historia Augusta, is a collection of biographies of Roman emperors, heirs, and claimants from Hadrian to Numerianus (117- 284 CE). The work, which is modeled on Suetonius, purports to be written by six different authors and quotes documents and public records extensively. Since we possess no continuous account of the emperors of the second and third centuries, the Historia Augusta has naturally attracted keen attention. In the last century it has also generated the gravest suspicions. Present opinion holds that the whole is the work of a single author (who lived in the time of Theodosius) and contains much that is plagiarism and even downright forgery.

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In his biography of Augustus, the early second century CE author C. Suetonius Tranquillus offers not only a survey of the major political, military and civic accomplishments of his subject, but also includes such diverse topics as Augustus's family lineage, spouses, personal appearance, leisure activities, intellectual pursuits and style of living. We find in the Life of Augustus a detailed biography of a leading figure at a pivotal historical moment, as well as the material for political, social, and cultural history that offers a wide range of approaches to the Augustan age.This volume provides a comprehensive edition of Suetonius's Life of Augustus for readers of Latin at the intermediate and advanced levels. The complete Latin text is presented, accompanied on the same page by a running vocabulary, grammatical support, and historical notes to aid comprehension, making this volume ideally suited for use on its own. An introduction to Suetonius and his style of biographical writing provides context for interpreting the text.

Emperors --- Augustus,

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For centuries, Roman emperors ruled a vast empire. Yet, at least officially, the emperor did not exist. No one knew exactly what titles he possessed, how he could be portrayed, what exactly he had to do or how the succession was organised. Everyone knew, however, that the emperor held ultimate power over the empire. There were also expectations about what he should do and be, although these varied throughout the empire and also evolved over time. How did these expectations develop and change? To what degree could and emperor deviate from prevailing norms? And what role did major developments in Roman society - such as the rise of Christianity or the choice of Constantinople as the new capital - play in the ways in which emperors could exercise their rule? This ambitious and engaging book describes the surprising stability of the Roman Empire over more than six centuries of history.

Emperors --- Rome --- Empereurs

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We take it for granted that some historical figures becomeheroes, and others do not. Chandragupta Maurya evolved from obscureruler to contemporary national icon. The key moment in the makingof this Indian hero was a meeting by the banks of the River Indusbetween Chandragupta and Seleucus, founder of the Seleucid empireand one of Alexander the Great's generals, in c.305-3 BC.This significant event was a moment of peace-making at the end ofconflict. But no reliable account exists in early sources, and itis not even clear which ruler was victorious in battle. Thisuncertainty enabled British and Indian historians of the nineteenthand twentieth centuries to interpret the sources in radicallydifferent ways. With Chandragupta representing India and Seleucusstanding in for Britain, British scholars argued that Seleucusdefeated Chandragupta, while Indian academics contended theopposite.

The writing and reception of history fundamentally influenceshow we engage with the past, and the evolving colonial andpost-colonial relationship between Britain and India is crucialhere. In India, the image of Chandragupta as an idealised hero whovanquished the foreign invader has prevailed and found expressionin contemporary popular culture. In plays, films, televisionseries, comic books and historical novels, Chandragupta is thepowerful and virtuous Hindu ruler par excellence. The pathto this elevated standing is charted in this book.

Emperors. --- Chandragupta Maurya,

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One of a well-established series of sourcebooks catering to the needs of ancient history students at schools and universities. Each volume focuses on a particular period or topic and provides a generous and judicious selection of primary texts in new English translations, with annotation and supporting materials.

Emperors --- Rome --- History