2013, ISBN: 9780525949060

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Beck, München, 2013. (Jubileumsedition). 449p. ills.(B&W photographs and line drawings). Paperback with belly band. Two characteristics of Dahlheim?s work deserve greater conside… Mehr…

Beck, München, 2013. (Jubileumsedition). 449p. ills.(B&W photographs and line drawings). Paperback with belly band. Two characteristics of Dahlheim?s work deserve greater consideration: moral character and Rezeption. Dahlheim permits Augustus, a political leader, to function as an individual, displaying obstinacy, uncertainty, determination, regret and a softening of the heart. Augustus? early career (pp. 14-100) was one of lawlessness, of Hochverrat (p. 42), born of desire to avenge Caesar (e.g. pp. 47-50), thus properly fulfilling his duty as a son, an action for which he bore regret to the end of his life (...). The removal of Sextus Pompeius permitted a softening of Augustus? heart (p. 93ff.), an acceptance that he should stand for stability and peace within Italy, or, as Dahlheim puts it (p. 98): ?In der Brust des kaltschnauzigen neuen Caesar began in seinem 28 Lebensjahr ein Herz zu schlagen, das sich fuer das Wohlergehen seiner Mitbuerger erwaermt.? Although Antonius and Cleopatra (pp. 101-143) seemed unable to distinguish dreams from reality, Augustus?and his supporters?knew that the legions, wherever stationed, look towards Rome and hopes of some social advancement upon discharge (e.g. pp. 123, 149). Dog-head Anubis held no attraction (pp. 130-132). Moderation developed into an Augustan virtue, illustrated by the welcoming treatment of the ?losers? of Actium (p. 173) and the increasing administrative moderation and concern for the provinces (pp. 323, 340-343). Obstinacy marked Augustus? attempt to reshape the Romans: his attempts to legislate morality faltered (pp. 222-225). Uncertainty plagued his attempts to leave Romans without the fear of a new civil war. His own family, for the most part, predeceased him (tables on pp. 172, 232). His own health?physical and political?often was subject to question (pp. 205-206, 209-222). Only a careful massaging of the mos maiorum (pp. 180-186) permitted the avoidance of an inheritable office but allowed a member of the Julian family to be held in readiness (pp. 350-354, 360-361). Augustus? determination (Entschlossenheit)?and acceptance of reality?gave shape to the Empire. He held tight the army?s wolf-ears (p. 312) and turned aside from dreams of a Roman Britain and a Roman Parthia (cf. pp. 290-294). In spite of setbacks like the Varusschlacht Augustus persisted and set a Roman face on Mitteleuropa (pp. 295-311). The ordinary Roman, chosen by the gods and promised empire without end, could not discern the limits of Roman power at the time of Augustus? death. The breadth of Dahlheim?s knowledge permits him track the Rezeption of Augustus (beyond that held by the Emperor?s contemporaries, esp. pp. 235-285) in both image and word. Abbildungen placed throughout the text inform and not just illustrate. (...) If I were to assign an impetus behind Dahlheim?s exemplary work it would be his granddaughter Antonia, a beginner in reading to whom he dedicates the book: ?Sie liest gerne . . .? (p. 14). As she goes through the present German educational system she will be told again and again that there is nothing worthy of admiration in her nation?s past. Her grandfather?s work about Augustus will give evidence that political leaders can change their character for the better over time and be remembered for their good. Thus Dahlheim, in years close to Augustus, has undertaken this task ?for the education of our youth?.' (M. WEISKOPF in Bryn Mawr Classical Review 2011.04.05)., 0, Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525949062 . Black hardcovers / gilt titles to the cover. Near Fine. Tightly bound with a bright, unmarked text and light spine end bumping. The DJ is unclipped and also in Near Fine condition. "This master of political humor strikes again with a powerful and provocative message for all of us. In these pages, Al reveals the alarming story of how: Bush (barely) beat Kerry with his campaign of fear, smear, and queers, and then claimed a nonexistent mandate. Casino Jack Abramoff, the Republicans nearest and dearest friend, made millions of dollars off of the unspeakable misery of the poor and the powerless. And, also, Native Americans. The administration successfully implemented its strategy to destroy America s credibility and goodwill around the world. "; 9.10 X 6.10 X 1.50 inches; 336 pages ., Dutton, 2005, 4<

2005, ISBN: 9780525949060

New York, NY: Dutton Books. 2005. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. . No … Mehr…

New York, NY: Dutton Books. 2005. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket.. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. . No previous owner's name ., Dutton Books, 2005, 5<

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E P Dutton & Co., Inc., 2005. Hard Cover - VG/VG - Book and dust jacket are clean and tight with light wear - 336 pages.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good., E P Dutton & Co., Inc., 2005, 3<

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