Romanization in the Time of Augustus

by Ramsay MacMullen and Professor Ramsay MacMullen

Book Overview

During the lifetime of Augustus (from 63 B.C. to A.D. 14), Roman civilization spread at a remarkable rate throughout the ancient world, influencing such areas as art and architecture, religion, law, local speech, city design, clothing, and leisure and family activities. In this vivid book, Ramsay MacMullen investigates why the adoption of Roman ways was so prevalent during this period.

Drawing largely on archaeological sources, MacMullen discovers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300137532
• ISBN13: 9780300137538
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.1"