Augustus
''Masterly'' - Robert Harris, author of Imperium
''Essential reading for anyone interested in Ancient Rome'' Independent
*****
Caesar Augustus schemed and fought his way to absolute power. He became Rome''s first emperor and ruled for forty-four years before dying peacefully in his bed. The system he created would endure for centuries.
Yet, despite his exceptional success, he is a difficult man to p...
''Masterly'' - Robert Harris, author of Imperium
''Essential reading for anyone interested in Ancient Rome'' Independent
*****
Caesar Augustus schemed and fought his way to absolute power. He became Rome''s first emperor and ruled for forty-four years before dying peacefully in his bed. The system he created would endure for centuries.
Yet, despite his exceptional success, he is a difficult man to p...
