Maecenas

by Peter Mountford

Book Overview

While much has been written of the importance of Agrippa in Augustus' rise to power as the first emperor of Rome, Maecenas remains a shadowy figure despite being a vital part in the success of Augustus. After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Maecenas was a vital negotiator between Octavian and Mark Antony in the years leading up to the battle of Actium, and a wise political advisor to Augustus during the early years of the new regime. This is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 036713747X
• ISBN13: 9780367137472
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.4"