02522cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000560012624500680018226400510025030000470030133600260034833700260037433800360040050000310043650801760046752013350064353400450197865300340202365300490205765300470210685600430215366609UtSlPG20260610134534.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a03014564  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aShuckburgh, Evelyn S.q(Evelyn Shirley),d1843-190610aAugustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman Empire 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-10-25  aWouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEmperors -- Rome -- Biography  aRome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.  aAugustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66609