Augustus: First Emperor of Rome

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Synopsis
The acclaimed historian and author of Caesar presents &“a first-rate popular biography&” of Rome&’s first emperor, written &“with a storyteller&’s brio&” (Washington Post).The story of Augustus&’ life is filled with drama and contradiction, risky gambles and unexpected success. He began as a teenage warlord whose only claim to power was as the grand-nephew and heir of the murdered Julius Caesar. Mark Antony dubbed him &“a boy who owes everything to a name,&” but he soon outmaneuvered a host of more experienced politicians to become the last man standing in 30 BC. Over the next half century, Augustus created a new system of government—the Principate or rule of an emperor—which brought peace and stability to the vast Roman Empire. In this highly anticipated biography, Goldsworthy puts his deep knowledge of ancient sources to full use, recounting the events of Augustus&’ long life in greater detail than ever before. Goldsworthy pins down the man behind the myths: a consummate manipulator, propagandist, and showman, both generous and ruthless. Under Augustus&’ rule the empire prospered, yet his success was constantly under threat and his life was intensely unpredictable.
Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
640 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780300210071
Related ISBNs:
9780300216660
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Adrian Goldsworthy
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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