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The Reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, AD 138–161 Hardcover – October 7, 2022

by John S McHugh (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign has been overlooked by modern historians. He is considered one of the five good emperors of the Antonine dynasty under whom the pax Romana enabled the empire to prosper, trade to flourish and culture to thrive. His reign is considered a Golden Age but this was partly an image created by imperial propaganda. There were serious conflicts in North Africa and Dacia, as well as a major revolt in Britain. On his death the empire stood on the cusp of the catastrophic invasions and rebellions that marked the reign of his successor Marcus Aurelius.

Antoninus Pius became emperor through the hand of fate, being adopted by Hadrian only after the death of his intended heir, Lucius Aelius Caesar. His rule was a balancing act between securing his own safety, securing the succession of his adopted heir and denying opportunities for conspiracy and rebellion. ‘Equanimity’ was the last password he issued to his guards as he lay on his death bed. In the face of the threats and challenges he remained calm and composed, providing twenty-three years of stability; a calm before the storms that gathered both within and beyond Rome’s borders.
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    256 pages
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    English
  3. Publisher
    Pen and Sword History
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    October 7, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1526773988
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1526773982
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“A fascinating, informative, and detailed biography… must be considered a core addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library second century A.D. Roman Empire History & Biography collections.”
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About the Author

John S McHugh has a BA and MA in Ancient History. His love of the ancient world has led him to travel to many classical sites. He is currently an Assistant Headmaster at a secondary school in Bolton. He is the co-author of a text book on Boltons connections with the slave trade and is currently assisting Bolton Museum with a project to record the oral history of the local populace with the aim of promoting understanding between people of different generations or ethnic and social backgrounds.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen and Sword History (October 7, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1526773988
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1526773982
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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Bob Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't think you can find better.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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This emperor I think is well known for having had little written about him, certainly in comparison to many others. The general claim seems to be that not much is there to write about. I find that to be a circular sort of argument, which the author herein succeeds at exploding with commendable subtlety. There is a problem concerning Roman emperors on average, since so much of contemporary accounts have been lost to history. One has to make some educated guesses in order to try and pull together a plausible narrative, at the risk of having some readers disagree with and criticize you. Or you can write so equivocally that the reader will grow impatient and dismissive of what you may or may not be trying to say. It's safer to just opt out and gloss over, as has been the case of A.P. But in this new book the author succeeds in filling the interpretive gap well, IMO, much to his lasting credit.
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Cynthia from Montreal
5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical read
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2023
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Well written
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Mick Maye
3.0 out of 5 stars brief on detail
Reviewed in Australia on June 24, 2023
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This was a reasonable effort for a biography, however it tends to waffle on about his life through other people. I found it informative but also frustrating because of the man
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CFive
4.0 out of 5 stars AT LAST
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 4, 2022
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First book for some considerable time to cover the reign of Antoninus Pius, certainly the first I have ever seen in English. So, is it any good. Yes and No. It is worth reading for an overview of the period and it’s more than worth reading for a view of the ‘machinations’ of the patrician families. But, if you thought you are getting a biography of Pius included you would be mistaken.

That’s not to say that the author does not do his best to give as full as possible a ‘history’ of Pius’s reign, he does but there really isn’t much to go on. In fact there is so little the name and ‘doings’ of Marcus Aurelius appear on just about every page. But if you want a decent overview with as much detail as possible of this emperor then this is certainly worth getting.

Well written, recommended.
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