Augustus : first emperor of Rome / Adrian Goldsworthy.

Author/creator Goldsworthy, Adrian Keith author.
Format Book
PublicationNew Haven : Yale University Press, 2014.
Descriptionviii, 598 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 25 cm
Subjects
Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
Emperors--Rome. --Biography.
Rome--History. --Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.

Contents 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.
Abstract 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [522]-586) and index.
LCCN 2014940657
ISBN9780300178722 (alk. paper)
ISBN0300178727 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks DG279 .G65 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold