Bibliograph

Augustus, first emperor of Rome, Adrian Goldsworthy

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Augustus, first emperor of Rome, Adrian Goldsworthy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [522]-586) and index

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individual biography

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platesportraitsmapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Augustus

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

871788337

Responsibility statement

Adrian Goldsworthy

Sub title

first emperor of Rome

Summary

Tells the story of the heir to the murdered Julius Caesar who, as Rome's first emperor, brought peace and stability to the empire and presided over a new system of government

Table Of Contents

Caius Octavius (Thurinus), 63-44 BC. 'Father of his country' ; 'A man of wealth and good reputation' ; The consulship of Julius and Caesar ; A way out -- Caius Julius Caesar (Octavianus), 44-38 BC. Heir ; Praise ; Reward and discard ; Vengeance and discord -- Imperator Caesar, Divi Filius, 38-27 BC. Sons of gods ; Rivals ; Triumph -- Imperator Caesar Augustus, Divi Filius, 27-2 BC. Renewal and restoration ; To overcome the proud in war ; The 'title of greatest power' ; The eagles ; An end and a beginning ; Family and colleagues ; Augustan peace -- Imperator Caesar Augustus, Divi Filius, Pater Patriae, 2 BC-AD 14. Father ; The 'sentry post' ; For the sake of the Res Publica ; Pax Augusta -- Hurry slowly -- Appendix 1. The senatorial career, or, Cursus Honorum -- Appendix 2. Date of the birth of Jesus

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