Augustus, From Revolutionary to Emperor

Augustus, From Revolutionary to Emperor est de l'auteur Goldsworthy, Adrian et essaye

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 pin down, and far less well-known than his great-uncle, Julius Caesar. His  story is not always edifying: he murdered his opponents, exiled his daughter when she failed to conform and freely made and broke alliances as he climbed ever higher. However, the peace and stability he fostered were real, and under his rule the empire prospered. Adrian  Goldsworthy examines the ancient sources to understand the man and his times.