HENNING OHST, Die Epistulae ad familiares des Kaisers Augustus: Studien zur Textgeschichte in der Antike, Edition und Kommentar (Untersuchungen zur antiken Literatur und Geschichte 152). Berlin and Boston: De Gruyter, 2023. Pp. xii + 322. isbn 9783111191515 (hbk). £105.00.

Key Points

• This work aims to explore the textual history and significance of Augustus' letters in antiquity.
• Critical analysis of the text's history and transmission.
• Edition of the letters along with comprehensive commentary for understanding.
• In-depth examination of historical context and literary style.
• Provides a detailed textual history of the Epistulae ad familiares.
• Offers insights into the significance of Augustus' correspondence in ancient literature.
• Facilitates a deeper understanding of Roman political and social dynamics through the letters.