Galinsky, Karl, 1942-
New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
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Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- From Velitrae to Caesar’s heir — Power struggles and civil war — The experiment of the principate — The challenge of pax Augusta — Augustus at home: friends and family — Cultural vitality — The Augustan empire: unity and diversity — The final days and an assessment.
- In this lively and concise biography Karl Galinsky examines Augustus’ life from childhood to deification.
Subjects:
- Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
- Emperors — Rome — Biography.
- Rome — History — Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
- Rome — Politics and government — 30 B.C.-68 A.D.
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