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100 1 _aShuckburgh, Evelyn S.
_q(Evelyn Shirley),
_d1843-1906
245 1 0 _aAugustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman Empire
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-25
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEmperors -- Rome -- Biography
653 _aRome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
653 _aAugustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66609
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