He’s rarely the main character, instead appearing on the periphery of the story. Since I’ve read many novels over the years in which Augustus appears, I’ve long meant to pick up a biography and see how these fictional depictions correlate with the historical record. Anthony Everitt paints a picture of Rome’s first emperor by exploring records of his life and the people who surrounded him. He transformed the city of Rome, proudly boasting "I found a Rome of bricks I leave to you one of marble" on his deathbed. Augustus oversaw expansion of his empire’s borders while maintaining peace at home. The government he created lasted for centuries and inspired later nations. Entering the political arena at a young age, he vied for power with the assassins of Julius Caesar and, against great odds, eventually rose to become the Princeps (“First Citizen”) and leader of the Roman Empire. Fashion_piranha Augustus: The Life of Rome’s First Emperorīorn Gaius Octavius into an extremely wealthy family, adopted by Julius Caesar and designated his heir, and eventually renamed after the death of his political rival Marc Antony, Augustus was one of the most powerful and influential men in history.
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