Format:
VIII, 598 S., [8] Bl.
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Ill., Kt.
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25 cm
ISBN:
0300178727
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9780300178722
Content:
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' ; The 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
Content:
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
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages [522]-586) and index
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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 outCaius 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' ; The 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.
Additional Edition:
Weidenfeld Ausg. u.d.T. Goldsworthy, Adrian Keith, 1969 - Augustus London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2014 ISBN 9780297864257
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0297864254
Language:
English
Subjects:
History
Keywords:
Augustus Römisches Reich, Kaiser v63-14
Author information:
Goldsworthy, Adrian Keith 1969-
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