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Mark Antony: A Biography
Mark A Biography was first published in 1978.In a chronological/topical approach, Professor Huzar recounts the details of Mark Antony’s life and his role in the history of Rome and the Roman Empire. The book serves as an excellent introduction to the shifting alliances, the feuds, and the ambitions of the rival politician/generals who held the fate of the Roman Republic in their hands. As Caesar’s lieutenant, Octavian’s rival, Cicero’s murderer, and Cleopatra’s lover, Antony led an exciting life, and this biography, written in a lively, readable style, reflects the excitement. But more than just a good story, the work provides a reappraisal of Antony’s career. Octavian, who won the power struggle for control of the Roman Empire, also won the propaganda war which resulted in what the author regards as a distorted image of Antony as presented in the various histories. Professor Huzar reveals that Antony was an honorable Roman, an effective general, and an able diplomat as well as a lover of women and good times.The book is illustrated with maps and halftones, as well as a chart of the political sympathies of the primary Antony sources.
347 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1978
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June 25, 2009
This was a great biography and history book. Huzar speculates on ancient history, but knows where to draw the line. Dramatization is kept to a minimum, yet the book is pretty fast-paced and engaging. I especially like that she not only cites ancient historians but talks about their careers and prejudices, thereby giving a clearer picture. A great read.
September 17, 2011
Again, it doesn't talk about sources for most of the book. There is a chapter at the end that discusses propaganda etc, I don't know if that's enough though...
Anyway, despite my qualms about that, it is a good source - very readable (free of pointlessly flowery prose) and with everything cited... I think that there are some inaccuracies though about general things like what Romans thought about deification... I'll have to check up on that though.
Anyway, despite my qualms about that, it is a good source - very readable (free of pointlessly flowery prose) and with everything cited... I think that there are some inaccuracies though about general things like what Romans thought about deification... I'll have to check up on that though.
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