The History of Augustus
ebook ∣ Uncover the Fascinating History of Augustus and the Birth of Imperial Rome · History's Great Turning Points
By Hamilton Wright
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Uncover the Full History Rome's First Emperor: Follow the Epic Journey of Octavian, from Caesar's Heir to Architect of the Roman Empire
In the chaos following Julius Caesar's assassination, an eighteen-year-old boy named Octavian emerged from obscurity to claim the mantle of Rome's most powerful man. Despite his youth and inexperience, this unlikely heir would outmaneuver seasoned generals, survive brutal civil wars, and transform a fracturing republic into history's greatest empire.
AUGUSTUS: The Making of Rome's First Emperor tells the remarkable story of how Octavian avenged his adoptive father, defeated all rivals, and established a new political order that would endure for centuries. Through vivid narrative and meticulous historical detail, this book brings to life the tumultuous age that saw the birth of Imperial Rome and the rise of its first and most successful emperor.
This epic historical narrative explores:
From the Forum of Rome to the palaces of Alexandria, from the battlefields of Philippi to the German forests, AUGUSTUS charts the extraordinary journey of a master political strategist who combined ruthless ambition with visionary leadership. More than simply a biography, this is the story of how one man's genius forever altered the course of Western civilization and created a legacy that continues to influence our world today.