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Augustus (Roman Imperial Biographies)

Augustus (Roman Imperial Biographies)

by PatriciaSouthern (Author)

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    Hardcover 1998

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Synopsis

Despite his talent for self-promotion, the character of the emperor Augustus is rarely revealed and as such makes this biography unique in its presentation of Augustus the man. Pat Southern chronologically traces the life, works and times of the emperor, presenting ideology and events from his point of view to provide a compelling depiction of an extraordinary man, who was the guiding light in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 312
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Routledge
Published: 17 Sep 1998
ISBN 10: 0415166314
ISBN 13: 9780415166317

Media Reviews
Southern has contributed the first true biography of Augustus Caesar in 75 years.
- Publishers Weekly
an accessible and well-written...portrait of an extraordinary man.
- The Globe and Mail, 12/98
[a] crisply written and well-researched biography...A concise and thoughtful contribution to the literature of one of history's great turning points.
- Kirkus, 9/98
Because Southern places her subject firmly in historical context by reviewing the social, economic, and political realities of the times, she manages to paint a full-bodied portrait of one of the most fascinating, influential, and authoritarian sovereigns in the annals of Western civilization.
- Booklist, 11/98
For someone seeking a short introduction to the study of Augustus and his reign, this readable work is a good place to start. Strongly recommended for readers at all levels.
- Choice, 3/99