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The Age of Augustus
By Werner Eck
Archival Summary & Scope
Renowned Roman Empire scholar Werner Eck offers an updated, concise biography of Augustus, Rome's first monarch. This chronologically organized narrative vividly details Augustus' brutal ascent to power and Rome's pivotal transformation from republic to empire, drawing on extensive literary, archaeological, and legal sources. The revised edition features a new chapter on legislation, expanded coverage of Augustan monuments, additional maps and illustrations, and a family stemma, making it an ideal, straightforward resource for newcomers.Archival Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Ancient Rome. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Historical Figures, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.
