A portrait history of the Roman emperors - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 1575028239 ISBN 13: 9781575028231

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Presently Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland. Technical staff numismatist in Israel under the aegis of the Joint Expedition to Caesarea Maritime, 1980-82. Founded and was director of the Center for Mediterranean Archaeology. Members of this Center with the support of Smithsonian Inst. in Washington DC, assembled a touring museum exhibit entitled "King Herod's Dream/ Caesarea on the Sea" in 1988. This exhibit toured several regional museums nation wide, subsequent to the opening at the Smithsonian.

Aided by the National Science Foundation established an archaeological dating center using thermally and optically released ancient luminescence.

The project leading to the present book was begun while on the Princeton University faculty, suggested by Prof. L.C. West, then Professor of Ancient History and curator of the Roman coin cabinets. Plaster cast medallion samples were also provided by R.A.G. Carson, Assistant Keeper of Coins and Medallions at the British Museum. These formed the beginning of the data base which was then greatly increased with additional photographs of outstanding specimens from many sources. Using digital technology "average" portraits have been obtained for over 150 Roman emperors and imperial notables from 60 B.C. to A.D. 425.

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Portraits are presented for over 150 Roman emperors and prominent historical figures in the period from 60 B.C. to A.D. 425. These portraits are based on coins and medallions of the highest quality. Photographs of suitable specimens are digitally reproduced using a high resolution electronic scanner. Electronic editing allows for rendering images that when properly manipulated result in "average" portraits for each individual at a particular age in life. The final version of the portraits, as they appear in this book, are finished in artistic drawings that are tightly monitored to ensure accuracy in conforming to the averages obtained.

Each imperatorial figure is identified in a brief biography. These biographic sketches are only intended to place the individuals in a historical context and to give some insight to their personalities.

In selecting the specimens to consider for adoption in the present endeavor the author's point of view is critical. The author has been a participant in archaeological excavations as staff numismatist for the Joint Expedition to Caesarea Maritime in Israel. He was the cofounder of the Center for Mediterranean Archaeology at the University of Maryland and later the director of the University's Archaeometric Laboratory. In pursuing the project that has led to this book he had ready access to the Princeton University coin cabinets while on the faculty there and gained visitor access to the British Museum medallion collection, to add to his own experiences as an avid coin collector.

These involvements help train the eye, but when all is said and done, this book remains a very personal account.

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"MAXIMIANUS I, HERCULES"
(Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus)
Born ca. 240
Reigned 286-305, 306-308, 310
Died 310

Maximianus I, Hercules was born in Pannonia of humble origin and served with distinction under Aurelian and Probus. Her was designated Augustus and co-emperor by Diecletian in 286. Resigned the purple in 305 at the same time Diocletian voluntarily resigned as per the plan of the tetrachy structure. The previously named Caesars in 293, Galerius and Constantius, automatically became the new Augusti in 305. Two new Caesars, Severus II and Maximianus II, Daza, were appointed. The untimely death of Constantius in 306, spawned a fierce competition among the protagonists for power. The revolt of Maxentius in Rome who declared himself Augustus in 306, brought his father Hercules Maximianus back as co-emperor for his support. This second reign for Maxinianus lasted from 306-308. Caught in a further intrigue in 310 he was ordered to commit suicide.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1575028239
• ISBN 13: 9781575028231
• Einband: Taschenbuch
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