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Augustus

2nd Edition

By Patricia Southern

To Be Published September 17th 2013 by Routledge – 448 pages

Series: Roman Imperial Biographies

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Description

The first Emperor of Rome holds a perennial fascination for anyone who with an interest in the Romans and their Empire. Augustus was a truly remarkable man who brought peace after many years of civil wars and laid the foundations of an Empire that lasted for nearly five centuries. Even today the Roman world still underpins modern society. This revised edition of Augustus incorporates new thinking on many aspects of his rule, and how he achieved such power. The image that he projected of himself and his achievements was benign, hopeful, and heroic, but behind this carefully orchestrated self-promotion he was subtle, clever, scheming and ruthless. He has been labelled as a saviour and as a mafia boss. This account of his life shows how he successfully combined the two extremes.

Author Bio

Patricia Southern is an expert on the history of Classical Rome, and has written extensively on the subject, with titles including The Roman Empire from Severus to Constantine (2001), Domitian: Tragic Tyrant (1997)and The Roman Army: A Social and Institutional History (2007).

Name: Augustus: 2nd Edition (Hardback)Routledge 
Description: By Patricia Southern. The first Emperor of Rome holds a perennial fascination for anyone who with an interest in the Romans and their Empire. Augustus was a truly remarkable man who brought peace after many years of civil wars and laid the foundations of an Empire that lasted...
Categories: Classical Studies, Roman History & Culture