This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03014564
Title: Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman Empire
Credits: Wouter 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)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Shuckburgh, Evelyn S. (Evelyn Shirley), 1843-1906
EBook No.: 66609
Published: Oct 25, 2021
Downloads: 311
Language: English
Subject: Emperors -- Rome -- Biography
Subject: Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
Subject: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03014564
Title: Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman Empire
Credits: Wouter 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)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Shuckburgh, Evelyn S. (Evelyn Shirley), 1843-1906
EBook No.: 66609
Published: Oct 25, 2021
Downloads: 311
Language: English
Subject: Emperors -- Rome -- Biography
Subject: Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D.
Subject: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.