Augustus : introduction to the life of an emperor / Karl Galinsky.

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.

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Requested by Adamo, P.

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