Augustus
Subtitle: First Emperor of Rome
By: Adrian Goldsworthy
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 598
ISBN-13: 9780300178722
Subjects: Emperors; Biography; History
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages [522]-586) and index.
Table of contents: title: 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; title: Caius Julius Caesar (Octavianus), 44-38 BC. Heir ; Praise ; Reward and discard ; Vengeance and discord; title: Imperator Caesar, Divi Filius, 38-27 BC. Sons of gods ; Rivals ; Triumph; title: 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; title: Imperator Caesar Augustus, Divi Filius, Pater Patriae, 2 BC-AD 14. Father ; The 'sentry post' ; For the sake of the Res Publica ; Pax Augusta; title: Hurry slowly; title: Appendix 1. The senatorial career, or, Cursus Honorum; title: Appendix 2. Date of the birth of Jesus.