Suetonius: Vespasian

by Suetonius

The emperor Vespasian (AD69-79) is universally regarded as one of the better Roman emperors. Coming to the throne after the demise of Nero and the bitterness of a year-long civil war, he restored the empire's finances and inaugurated a period of peace and prosperity. Tacitus, Pliny and Josephus had a high regard for Vespasian, portraying him as an astute commander and an excellent emperor. In comparison with the comments of these contemporary or near-contemporary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853995843
• ISBN13: 9781853995842
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.9" x 8.3"