John Richardson was Professor of Classics at the University of Edinburgh from 1987 to 2002. His main research interests have been in Roman imperialism (on which he published a book, The Language of Empire, in 2008), Roman Spain (Hispaniae (1986) and The Romans in Spain (1996)) and Roman law, on which he has written many articles in major journals. He was President of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies from 1998 to 2001.

• Illustrations; Series editor's preface; Preface; Abbreviations; Map; 1. Setting the scene; 2. The assassination of Julius Caesar and its aftermath, 44-41 BC; 3. The life and death of the Triumvirate: from Philippi to Actium; 4. Princeps, 29 - 12 BC; 5. Emperor and Empire, 12 BC - AD 14; 6. The Achievements of the Divine Augustus; Chronology; Guide to ancient authors; Guide to further reading; Index.

This is a valuable and unique addition to the proliferating surveys of the age of Augustus. It stands out for its detailed coverage of the political as well as military history of the whole period, the latter of which is often underemphasized in teaching, despite its lasting impact. Instructors interested in training students in how to write history with such a focus will welcome it warmly.

John Richardson was Professor of Classics at the University of Edinburgh from 1987 to 2002. His main research interests have been in Roman imperialism (on which he published a book, The Language of Empire, in 2008), Roman Spain (Hispaniae (1986) and The Romans in Spain (1996)) and Roman law, on which he has written many articles in major journals. He was President of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies from 1998 to 2001.

• Illustrations; Series editor's preface; Preface; Abbreviations; Map; 1. Setting the scene; 2. The assassination of Julius Caesar and its aftermath, 44-41 BC; 3. The life and death of the Triumvirate: from Philippi to Actium; 4. Princeps, 29 - 12 BC; 5. Emperor and Empire, 12 BC - AD 14; 6. The Achievements of the Divine Augustus; Chronology; Guide to ancient authors; Guide to further reading; Index.

This is a valuable and unique addition to the proliferating surveys of the age of Augustus. It stands out for its detailed coverage of the political as well as military history of the whole period, the latter of which is often underemphasized in teaching, despite its lasting impact. Instructors interested in training students in how to write history with such a focus will welcome it warmly.

John Richardson was Professor of Classics at the University of Edinburgh from 1987 to 2002. His main research interests have been in Roman imperialism (on which he published a book, The Language of Empire, in 2008), Roman Spain (Hispaniae (1986) and The Romans in Spain (1996)) and Roman law, on which he has written many articles in major journals. He was President of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies from 1998 to 2001.

• Illustrations; Series editor's preface; Preface; Abbreviations; Map; 1. Setting the scene; 2. The assassination of Julius Caesar and its aftermath, 44-41 BC; 3. The life and death of the Triumvirate: from Philippi to Actium; 4. Princeps, 29 - 12 BC; 5. Emperor and Empire, 12 BC - AD 14; 6. The Achievements of the Divine Augustus; Chronology; Guide to ancient authors; Guide to further reading; Index.

This is a valuable and unique addition to the proliferating surveys of the age of Augustus. It stands out for its detailed coverage of the political as well as military history of the whole period, the latter of which is often underemphasized in teaching, despite its lasting impact. Instructors interested in training students in how to write history with such a focus will welcome it warmly.