The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus by Suetonius

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Author Suetonius, 69?-122?
Editor Forester, Thomas
Translator Thomson, Alexander, M.D.
Title The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus
Note Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Twelve_Caesars
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen and David Widger
Summary "The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus" by Suetonius is a historical account written in the early 2nd century AD. This biography focuses on Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, detailing his rise to power, reign, and the impact of his rule on the Roman Empire. It likely covers his political maneuvers, military conquests, and significant reforms that shaped the governance and culture of Rome. At the start of the biography, the opening portion provides a genealogical background on Augustus, exploring his ancestry and highlighting the contradictions in accounts about his family origins. It describes Augustus's early life, including significant events such as the untimely death of his father and his subsequent upbringing. As a youth, Augustus is depicted as ambitious and capable, showing signs of leadership even before he came to power. The text sets the stage for the dramatic events to follow, including his inheritance of Julius Caesar's legacy and the civil wars that ultimately led to his leadership over Rome. The early chapters establish a rich historical context, hinting at the complexities of Augustus's character and the formidable challenges he would face as he transitioned from a young man into one of history's most notable rulers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Rome -- History -- Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
Subject Emperors -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
Category Text
EBook-No. 6387
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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