xii, 368 pages, 8 unnumbered leaves of plates : 20 cm

2004.-Summary: The life of Emperor Augustus, ruler of the Roman Empire during the forty-four years that included the birth of Christ is set out in this book. Explores his gripping and colourful life in an attempt to restore the much-maligned Augustus to his rightful place in history, and reveals the many faces of Augustus

Originally published: 2004

Includes bibliographical references and index

Map of the Roman Empire c. AD 14 -- The making of a master race -- Roman murders Roman -- The boy who missed the war -- Antony takes command -- The young pretender -- Octavian fights back -- The teenage general -- Cicero plays with fire -- The takeover of Rome -- Three to rule the world -- Twilight of the Republic -- The new master of the west -- Octavian in love -- The menace from the east -- Suicide on the Nile -- The transformation of the state -- The summit of power -- The struggle for the succession -- The godfather of Europe

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