The Augustan Age 44BC-AD14 (2019 edition)

The new editions of Ken Webb's topic books have been written with the New South Wales HSC Ancient History Examination in mind. They strictly follows the outline of the NEW HSC history syllabus (2018-19). However, the format, detail and historiography it contains make each book an ideal companion for students in other states and overseas who are studying these topics.

The value of these books lie in:

• their solid, relevant narrative detail
• their inclusion of the views of several of the top historians who have written on aspects of this topic
• their revision exercises
• their advice on how to write examination-style essays

Written specifically for NSW Stage 6 Ancient History syllabus (2019 HSC onwards) - Section IV: Historical Periods - Option I: The Augustan Age 44 BC–AD 14

Contents

• Survey - The chronological and geographical context of Rome in the Mediterranean and the Near East, key powers in the region and the nature of contact with other societies
• Focus of Study
• Section One - Establishment of the principate
• Section Two - The Augustan principate
• Section Three - Augustus and the empire
• Advice on writing essays
• Responding to HSC questions on The Augustan Age 44BC-AD14
• Ancient and Modern sources
• Glossary
• Dramatis Personae
• Answers to revision exercises