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A brilliant and beautifully written novel in the tradition of Robert Graves, Augustus is a sweeping narrative that brings vividly to life a compelling cast of historical figures through their letters, dispatches, and memoirs.
A mere eighteen years of age when his uncle, Julius Caesar, is murdered, Octavius Caesar prematurely inherits rule of the Roman Republic. Surrounded by men who are jockeying for power–Cicero, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony–young Octavius must work against the powerful Roman political machinations to claim his destiny as first Roman emperor. Sprung from meticulous research and the pen of a true poet, Augustus tells the story of one man’s dream to liberate a corrupt Rome from the fancy of the capriciously crooked and the wildly wealthy.
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Une lecture passionnante et émouvante sur la vie d'Octave, neveu et fils adoptif de Jules César puis premier Empereur de Rome sous le nom d'Auguste. Un livre à la fois passionnant d'un point de vue historique et sur la vie et les rapports humains.
I bought this via Kobo (formerly Shortcovers) impulsively after a Pat/Kat recommendation. It's been sitting on my iPhone for awhile, but I'm now well and truly hooked. I had no idea it was written by the Stoner author - just didn't make the connection.
I've always been fascinated by Ancient Rome, not so much the Empire and the armies, but the people.
I'm very far from an expert on the subject, but I did very much enjoy this beautifully written portrayal of Augustus.