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Galinsky, Karl, 1942-
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Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
Emperors -- Rome -- Biography.
Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
Rome -- Politics and government -- 30 B.C.-68 A.D.
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Galinsky, Karl, 1942-
Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
Emperors -- Rome -- Biography.
Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
Rome -- Politics and government -- 30 B.C.-68 A.D.
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Augustus : introduction to the life of an emperor /
Karl
Galinsky
.
by
Galinsky
,
Karl
,
1942-
Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Call #:
937.07 A923g
Subjects
Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
Emperors -- Rome -- Biography.
Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
Rome -- Politics and government -- 30 B.C.-68 A.D.
ISBN:
9780521767972 (hc.)
0521767970 (hc.)
9780521744423 (pbk.)
0521744423 (pbk.)
Description:
xxiv, 200 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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.
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. A transformative leader, Augustus engineered profound change in Rome and throughout the Mediterranean world."--Provided by publisher.
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