CLASSICAL STUDIES NEW BOOKS JULY 2013 TO JUNE 2014
Cicero
textbook
Politics and Persuasion in Ancient Rome
new in PB
Hadrian
The Roman Poetry of Love
textbook
James Morwood
textbook
Elegy and Politics in a Time of Revolution
Looking in detail at key themes and topics of Hadrian’s life, the title explores his Spanish background, his military service and initiatives of peace, his architectural legacy such as the Pantheon, his villa at Tivoli, his love of Athens and Athenian culture, his relationship with Antinous, and how he dealt with Christians and Jews. The book explores these contradictions and complexities, and pieces together the picture of a man, his life, times and influence. In addition to this, it covers social aspects of life in the Roman empire in the second century: slavery, Roman baths and hygiene, the public spectacles of circus races, gladiatorial fights, and animal hunts.
This introduction combines aesthetic analysis with socio-political context to provide a concise but comprehensive portrait of the Roman elegy, its main participants and its cultural and political milieu. Focusing on a series of specific poems, the title portrays the development of the genre in the context of the Emperor Augustus’ ascent to power, to build an understanding of the relationship between poetry and an increasingly totalising regime.
“The perfect introduction to this fascinating and elusive emperor.” Peter Thonemann, Wadham College, Oxford, UK
“A stylish and pioneering study, provocative and informative in equal measure.” Roger Rees, University of St. Andrews, UK
KATHRYN TEMPEST is Senior Lecturer in Latin Literature and Roman History at the University of Roehampton, UK.
JAMES MORWOOD was Head of Classics at Harrow School, UK, for 17 years. He then moved to Oxford University and took charge of the language teaching for the Classics Faculty. He retired from this role in 2003.
EFROSSINI SPENTZOU is Senior Lecturer in Latin Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
UK November 2013 / US January 2014 272 Pages / 9 illus / 234 x 156mm / 9.2 x 6.1 inches PB 9781472530561 £14.99 / $25.95 Previously published in HB 9781847252463
UK August 2013 / US October 2013 152 Pages / 26 bw illus / 216 x 138mm / 8.5 x 5.4 inches PB 9781849668866 £14.99 / $24.95 Series: Ancients in Action
Kathryn Tempest A student-friendly, accessible and comprehensive guide to Cicero, combining analysis of his works with biographical and historical detail. Including helpful features such as detailed chronological tables, a glossary and a guide to Greek and Roman authors and maps, the volume balances background and contextual information with analysis and explanation of Cicero's works. Organised chronologically and according to some of his most famous speeches, Cicero will appeal to anyone with an interest in Roman history, oratory and politics in the ancient world. “By the end of the book, readers will appreciate the complexity not only of Cicero's character, but also of the extraordinary shift from republic to empire. Recommended.” CHOICE
Efrossini Spentzou
UK October 2013 / US December 2013 128 Pages / 216 x 138mm / 8.5 x 5.4 inches PB 9781780932040 £12.99 / $19.95 Series: Classical Worldthe
Bristol Classical Press, Duckworth Academic and Continuum are now published under the Bloomsbury name
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional Bookseller Academic, Educational & Professional Publisher of the Year 2013 IPG Independent Publisher and Academic & Professional Publisher of the Year 2013
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