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| Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
| Total Pages | : 548 |
| Release | : 2018-03-20 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780365101499 |
Excerpt from The Roman Empresses, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, the History of the Lives and Secret Intrigues of the Wives of the Twelve Cæsars, With Historical and Critical Notes It is of these Empresses that this book treats; and particular care has been taken to distinguish those who were of, or who were married into, Augustus's family. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
| Author | : Jacques Roergas De Serviez |
| Publisher | : Theclassics.Us |
| Total Pages | : 116 |
| Release | : 2013-09 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781230387376 |
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ...for their skill in the law, and for their good qualities. The Empress of whom we are now to treat did not inherit their virtue; she was of a very amorous temperament, and was a great lover of pleasures. She willingly permitted a crowd of admirers to entertain her with their passion, and listened to them with that sort of complaisance which is a sure sign of the progress such flattering discourses make in the heart of the person to whom they are addressed; so that what at first was only an agreeable amusement, in a little time became a commerce of gallantry that exposed her very much to the censures of the public, for which the irregularity of her conduct gave but too much reason; for she proceeded from one degree of libertinism to another, till at last she had not the least shadow of modesty left; so true it is that when a woman has once broken the ice, and transgressed the rules of decency, there is nothing so bad but that she is capable of it. Of all Celsa's lovers, Macrinus had perhaps the least reason to hope for success. He was a Moor by birth, of a very obscure family, and possessed none of those good qualities that could make amends for the meanness of his extraction, and other imperfections; on the contrary, he was disagreeable in his person, for his head was bald, his nose turned up; he was of a coarse and clumsy build, of very poor natural parts, ill-natured and cruel, and there was something in his countenance that was coarse, and not at all pleasing. Notwithstanding all these disadvantages, Celsa did not disdain to give him a favorable hearing, and even the strongest proof of his not being indifferent to her. Celsa was one of those women who stand in need of a husband for a screen, and to patch up their broken reputations. She...
| Author | : C. E. V. Nixon |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 750 |
| Release | : 2015-03-18 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0520286251 |
Here, for the first time, is an annotated English translation of the eleven later panegyrics (291-389 C.E.) of the XII Panegyrici Latini, with the original Latin text prepared by R. A. B. Mynors. Each panegyric has a thorough introduction, and detailed commentary on historical events, style, figures of speech, and rhetorical strategies accompanies the translations. The very difficult Latin of these insightful speeches is rendered into graceful English, yet remains faithful to the original.
| Author | : UNKNOWN. AUTHOR |
| Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
| Total Pages | : 606 |
| Release | : 2015-06-30 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781440063909 |
Excerpt from The Roman Empresses, Vol. 2 of 2: Or, the History of the Lives and Secret Intrigues of the Wives of the Twelve Caesars, With Historical and Critical Notes Of all those who paid their addresses to Sabina, and who aspired to the honor of marrying her, Hadrian was, without dispute, the most remarkable; for besides the advantage he had of being related to Trajan, and of having had him for his guardian, he possessed many excellent qualities, which were the more conspicuous. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
| Author | : Kenneth Atkinson |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 223 |
| Release | : 2020-05-18 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1476682356 |
Despite her status as one of history's most important women, the story of Galla Placidia's life has been largely forgotten. Though the Roman empress witnessed the decline and fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century and lived a life of almost constant suffering, her actions helped postpone the fall of Rome and had massive, widespread impact on the empire that can still be felt today. She watched the barbarian king Alaric and his horde of Visigoth warriors sack Rome, slaughter many of the city's inhabitants, and take her hostage. Surviving captivity, Galla Placidia became the queen of the barbarians who had imprisoned her. Eventually, she became the only woman to rule the Roman empire alone. Soldiers obeyed her commands while Popes and Christian saints alike sought her advice. Despite all obstacles and likely suffering from what we now know as PTSD, she lived to an old age by the standards of the time. This book uses the letters and writings of Galla Placidia's contemporaries to reconstruct, in more depth and detail than has previously been attempted, the remarkable story of her life and the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
| Author | : Thomas Fischer |
| Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 1105 |
| Release | : 2019-11-19 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1612008119 |
An illustrated history exploring the Imperial Roman army’s many facets, including uniforms, weapons, buildings, and their duties. Compared to modern standard, the Roman army of the Imperial era was surprisingly small. However, when assessed in terms of their various tasks, they by far outstrip modern armies—acting not only as an armed power of the state in external and internal conflicts, but also carrying out functions nowadays performed by police, local government, customs, and tax authorities, as well as constructing roads, ships, and buildings. With this volume, Thomas Fischer presents a comprehensive and unique exploration of the Roman military of the Imperial era. With over 600 illustrations, the costumes, weapons and equipment of the Roman army are explored in detail using archaeological finds dating from the late Republic to Late Antiquity, and from all over the Roman Empire. The army’s buildings and fortifications are also featured. Finally, conflicts, border security, weaponry, and artifacts are all compared, offering a look at the development of the army through time. This work is intended for experts as well as to readers with a general interest in Roman history. It is also a treasure-trove for re-enactment groups, as it puts many common perceptions of the weaponry, equipment, and dress of the Roman army to the test.
| Author | : Jacques Roergas De Serviez |
| Publisher | : Legare Street Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-07-18 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781021622297 |
This book provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the wives of the twelve Caesars of Rome. The author, Jacques Roergas de Serviez, presents a detailed account of the secret intrigues that took place in the Roman court, as well as the historical and critical context of each Caesar's reign. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Roman history and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
| Author | : Tracene Harvey |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 439 |
| Release | : 2019-07-05 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0429648502 |
Julia Augusta examines the socio-political impact of coin images of Augustus’s wife, Livia, within the broader context of her image in other visual media and reveals the detailed visual language that was developed for the promotion of Livia as the predominant female in the Roman imperial family. The book provides the most comprehensive examination of all extant coins of Livia to date, and provides one of the first studies on the images on Roman coins as gender-infused designs, which created a visual dialogue regarding Livia’s power and gender-roles in relation to those of male members of the imperial family. While the appearance of Roman women on coins was not entirely revolutionary, having roughly coincided with the introduction of images of powerful Roman statesmen to coins in the late 40s BCE, the degree to which Livia came to be commemorated on coins in the provinces and in Rome was unprecedented. This volume provides unique insights into the impact of these representations of Livia, both on coins and in other visual media. Julia Augusta: Images of Rome’s First Empress on the Coins of the Roman Empire will be of great interest to students of women and imperial imagery in the Roman Empire, as well as the importance of visual representation and Roman imperial ideology.
| Author | : Jacques Roergas De Serviez |
| Publisher | : Sagwan Press |
| Total Pages | : 522 |
| Release | : 2018-02 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781376442021 |
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
| Author | : Jacques Roergas De Serviez |
| Publisher | : Theclassics.Us |
| Total Pages | : 124 |
| Release | : 2013-09 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781230213644 |
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... never been united in the same person. The sovereign authority only added to their lustre, by making them appear in a more favourable light. For a long time it was not known that Probus ever had a wife, but Strada affirms that he did marry one Julia Procla,1 whose family and country, as well as her good and bad qualities, were not mentioned. It is hard to say upon what grounds he builds his assertion that there ever was an Empress of that name. We find, nevertheless, that Probus left children behind him, who settled near Verona; but it nowhere appears that his wife's name was Julia Procla; he certainly had a sister called Claudia. The reign of Probus was one continued series of victories. When he had punished the authors of Aurelian's death, he marched against the rebellious Gauls, and destroyed above seven hundred thousand of those barbarians. He subdued the Illyrians and the Getans, both which nations he compelled to submit to the Roman yoke. The East was afterwards the theatre of his triumphs, where he took an infinite number of strongholds, and defeated the Persians, who had so often rebelled. He would have utterly extirpated them, when he was massacred by some soldiers at Sirmium. 1 Tristan. Comment. Historiq Marcus Aurelius Carus was elected in his stead. He was of Narbonne in Languedoc, and possessed the same virtues for which Aurelian, Tacitus, and Probus had been so much esteemed. Magnia Urbica, his wife, is known only by her medals, for history is silent as to her family, or where she was born. It is indeed acknowledged that there was an Empress called Magnia Urbica, for there are medals which give her the title of August, and on which she is represented with her two children standing before her. The difficulty is to know which...
