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Augustus: First Emperor of Rome
By Goldsworthy, Adrian
- ISBN
- 9780300178722 9780300210071
- Publisher
- Yale Univ.
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Starred Review on September 1, 2014 | Social Sciences
Goldsworthy (Caesar: Life of a Colossus) continues his tradition of chronicling the Roman empire in this monumental work. In detailing the life of Augustus Caesar (63 BCE-14 CE), the eminent classicist succeeds in his aim to present the most complete history of the founder of the principate (27 BCE-284 CE). The narrative covers Augustus's military and political efforts (Romans would see no divergence in these roles), wh...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
