Ancient Rome - Social and Historical Documents from the Early Republic to the Death of Augustus

In this second edition, Lynda Garland and Matthew Dillon present an extensive range of material from the early Republic to the death of Augustus. Providing a comprehensive coverage of important documents pertaining to the Roman Republic and the Augustan age, Ancient Rome includes:

• source material on political and military developments in the Roman Republic and Augustan age
• detailed chapters on social phenomena, such as Roman religion, slavery and freedmen, women, family, and the public face of Rome
• clear, precise translations of historical sources, inscriptions, laws and decrees, epitaphs, graffiti, public speeches, poetry, private letters and drama
• concise up-to-date bibliographies and commentaries
• a definitive collection of source material on the Roman Republic and early empire.