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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Galinsky, Karl, 1942-2024, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.

Augustus.

Emperors--Rome--Biography.

Emperors.

Rome--History--Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.

Rome.

Rome--Politics and government--30 B.C.-68 A.D.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiv, 200 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Augustus, Rome's first emperor, is one of the great figures of world history and one of the most fascinating. In this lively and concise biography Karl Galinsky examines Augustus' life from childhood to deification. He chronicles the mosaic of vicissitudes, challenges, setbacks and successes that shaped Augustus' life, both public and private. How did he use his power? How did he manage to keep re-inventing himself? What kind of man was he? A transformative leader, Augustus engineered profound change in Rome and throughout the Mediterranean world. No one would have expected such vast achievements from the frail and little-known eighteen-year-old who became Caesar's heir amid turmoil and crisis. A mere thirteen years later, after defeating Antony and Cleopatra, he had, in his words, 'power over all things'.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-139-50788-5

1-107-22516-7

1-139-04557-1

1-280-77504-1

9786613685438

1-139-51741-4

1-139-51484-9

1-139-51391-5

1-139-51649-3

1-139-51834-8

OCLC:

796383844