Books by David (University of Lancaster Shotter

Covering the world of ancient Rome, David Shotter's history examines the origins of the city and its rise to local power, the apogee of Republican Rome, and the rise and dissolution of the Roman Empire itself.

Terrible crimes, obsessive self-indulgence, big-hearted generosity, erratic judgements David Shotter's account reveals the many contradictory faces of Nero and gives the most balanced introduction currently available for students and general readers alike of this endlessly fascinating figure.

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.

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.

Roman Britain by David Shotter offers an introduction to this period and an analysis of the current research, drawing on the wealth of recent scholarship to explain the progress of the Romans and their objectives in conquering Great Britain.

David Shotter provides a concise survey of the character and life of Tiberius Caesar, illuminating many aspects of the reign of a rather enigmatic emperor who struggled to meet the demands of his role as heir to Augustus and retired from public life voluntarily in AD 26.

Fully revised and update with the latest field research, an expanded guide to further reading, and drawing on a wealth of knowledge, this examination of the Roman republic's fall is useful for all students of history and classical studies.