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Augustus
First Emperor of Rome
Book • 2015
This biography by Adrian Goldsworthy recounts the life of Augustus, from his early involvement in Rome's violent politics to his eventual rise as the first emperor.
Goldsworthy uses deep knowledge of ancient sources to detail Augustus's skillful maneuvering through civil wars, his outwitting of rivals like Antony and Brutus, and his reinvention as a benevolent leader.
The book explores Augustus's administrative reforms, building projects, and efforts to secure the empire's borders, as well as his personal struggles and public image.
It provides a comprehensive and nuanced view of Augustus's life, highlighting his political acumen and the complexities of historical interpretation.
Goldsworthy uses deep knowledge of ancient sources to detail Augustus's skillful maneuvering through civil wars, his outwitting of rivals like Antony and Brutus, and his reinvention as a benevolent leader.
The book explores Augustus's administrative reforms, building projects, and efforts to secure the empire's borders, as well as his personal struggles and public image.
It provides a comprehensive and nuanced view of Augustus's life, highlighting his political acumen and the complexities of historical interpretation.
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as the best known modern biography on Augustus.


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