Research Catalog
Augustus : first emperor of Rome
- Title
- Augustus : first emperor of Rome / Adrian Goldsworthy.
- Author
- Goldsworthy, Adrian Keith
- Publication
- New Haven : Yale University Press, 2014.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 14-6779 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- viii, 598 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, portraits; 25 cm
- Summary
- Tells the story of the heir to the murdered Julius Caesar who, as Rome's first emperor, brought peace and stability to the empire and presided over a new system of government.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [522]-586) and index.
- Contents
- Caius Octavius (Thurinus), 63-44 BC. 'Father of his country' ; 'A man of wealth and good reputation' ; The consulship of Julius and Caesar ; A way out -- Caius Julius Caesar (Octavianus), 44-38 BC. Heir ; Praise ; Reward and discard ; Vengeance and discord -- Imperator Caesar, Divi Filius, 38-27 BC. Sons of gods ; Rivals ; Triumph -- Imperator Caesar Augustus, Divi Filius, 27-2 BC. Renewal and restoration ; To overcome the proud in war ; The 'title of greatest power' ; The eagles ; An end and a beginning ; Family and colleagues ; Augustan peace -- Imperator Caesar Augustus, Divi Filius, Pater Patriae, 2 BC-AD 14. Father ; The 'sentry post' ; The the sake of the Res Publica ; Pax Augusta -- Hurry slowly -- Appendix 1. The senatorial career, or, Cursus Honorum -- Appendix 2. Date of the birth of Jesus.
- Call Number
- JFE 14-6779
- ISBN
- 9780300178722
- 0300178727
- LCCN
- 2014940657
- OCLC
- 871788337
- Author
- Goldsworthy, Adrian Keith, author.
- Title
- Augustus : first emperor of Rome / Adrian Goldsworthy.
- Publisher
- New Haven : Yale University Press, 2014.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [522]-586) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 14-6779