Augustus: First Emperor of Rome

✍ Scribed by Romersk kejser 27 f.Kr.-14 e.Kr Augustus;Goldsworthy, Adrian Keith

• Publisher: Yale University Press (Ignition)
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 2 MB
• Category: Fiction
• City: New Haven, Rome, Rome (Empire
• ISBN: 0300178727

✦ Synopsis

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;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

✦ Subjects

Rome (Empire)