Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman Empire by Shuckburgh
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"Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman Empire" by E. S. Shuckburgh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and political rise of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, exploring his pivotal role in establishing and stabilizing the Roman Empire after a period of civil strife and uncertainty. It delves into his achievements, challenges, and the legacy he left, offering insight
into the historical context that shaped his governance. The opening of the work introduces Augustus, originally named Gaius Octavius, spotlighting his early life beginning with his birth amidst political turmoil in Rome. It highlights his lineage, family background, and the prophecies surrounding his birth that hinted at his destined greatness. Shuckburgh outlines the chaotic state of Rome during his youth, detailing the milestones in Octavius's early years, including connections to key historical figures like Julius Caesar, and sets the stage for the transformative journey he would embark upon as he navigated through the instability surrounding Caesar's assassination and the ensuing power struggles. This initial exploration establishes a nuanced view of Augustus not just as a ruler, but as a product of his tumultuous environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shuckburgh, Evelyn S. (Evelyn Shirley), 1843-1906 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03014564 |
| Title | Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman Empire |
| Credits | Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Emperors -- Rome -- Biography |
| Subject | Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D. |
| Subject | Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66609 |
| Release Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 782 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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