Bücher der Reihe Lancaster Pamphlets in Ancient History

This work considers the development and operation of Athens as a democracy to the end of the 5th century BC. It looks at how Athenian democracy could be regarded as the forerunner to modern democracy and provokes thought on many connected issues.

A concise introduction to the career and impact of the great Macedonian conqueror and the main themes of his reign.

'Emperor Constantine' is a convenient and concise account of one of the most important figures in ancient history. Hans Pohlsander provides comprehensive coverage of religious, political, legal and military aspects of Constantine's reign.

The reign of Nero from AD 54 to AD 68, is often judged to be the embodiment of the extravagance and corruption that have come to symbolise ancient Rome. This book provides a reassessment of this view and discusses Nero's early life and accession to power, Nero's perception of himself, his domestic and international policies, and more.

One of the most controversial of all the Roman Emperors. Caligula's policies have often been interpreted to be those of a depraved tyrant. This study provides a reassessment of this controversial reign by scrutinising the ancient literary sources that are so hostile to Caligula.

History sees Augustus Caesar as the first emperor of Rome, whose system of ordered government provided a firm and stable basis for the expansion and prosperity of the Roman Empire. Hailed as 'restorer of the republic' and regarded by some as a deity in his own lifetime, Augustus was emulated by many of his successors.