Augustus: First Emperor of Rome
ISBN-13:
9780300216660
ISBN-10:
0300216661
Edition:
Reprint
Author:
Adrian Goldsworthy
Publication date:
2015
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Format:
Paperback
640 pages
Category:
Europe
,
Royalty
,
Leaders & Notable People
,
Rome
,
Ancient Civilizations History
,
Historical
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ISBN-13:
9780300216660
ISBN-10:
0300216661
Edition:
Reprint
Author:
Adrian Goldsworthy
Publication date:
2015
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Format:
Paperback
640 pages
Category:
Europe
,
Royalty
,
Leaders & Notable People
,
Rome
,
Ancient Civilizations History
,
Historical
Summary
Augustus: First Emperor of Rome (ISBN-13: 9780300216660 and ISBN-10: 0300216661), written by authors
Adrian Goldsworthy, was published by Yale University Press in 2015.
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The dramatic story of Rome’s first emperor, who plunged into Rome’s violent power struggles at the age of nineteen, proceeded to destroy all rivals, and more than anyone else created the Roman Empire
Caesar Augustus’ story, one of the most riveting in Western history, is filled with drama and contradiction, risky gambles and unexpected success. Thrusting himself into Rome’s extremely violent politics while yet a very young man, Augustus skillfully maneuvered his way through twisting alliances during years of civil war. Named heir to the murdered Julius Caesar, he outwitted and outlasted far more experienced rivals like Antony and Brutus. Ruling supreme, he reinvented himself as a benevolent man of peace and created a new system of government.
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 never assured and the events of his life unfolded with exciting unpredictability. Goldsworthy captures the passion and savagery, the public image and private struggles of the real man whose epic life continues to influence Western history.
Caesar Augustus’ story, one of the most riveting in Western history, is filled with drama and contradiction, risky gambles and unexpected success. Thrusting himself into Rome’s extremely violent politics while yet a very young man, Augustus skillfully maneuvered his way through twisting alliances during years of civil war. Named heir to the murdered Julius Caesar, he outwitted and outlasted far more experienced rivals like Antony and Brutus. Ruling supreme, he reinvented himself as a benevolent man of peace and created a new system of government.
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 never assured and the events of his life unfolded with exciting unpredictability. Goldsworthy captures the passion and savagery, the public image and private struggles of the real man whose epic life continues to influence Western history.
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