{"product_id":"the-lives-of-the-twelve-caesars-augustus-paperback","title":"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars -Augustus-: The Life of Augustus from The Lives of the Twelve Caesars - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eG. Suetonius Tranquillus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuetonius' biography of Augustus presents a vivid portrait of the first Roman emperor and the founder of the Roman imperial system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this celebrated life from \u003cem\u003eThe Lives of the Twelve Caesars\u003c\/em\u003e, the Roman historian Suetonius recounts the career of Gaius Octavius-later known as Augustus-who rose from the adopted heir of Julius Caesar to become the undisputed ruler of Rome. Through political skill, military success, and careful management of public image, Augustus transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire while maintaining the outward forms of republican government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuetonius traces Augustus's early struggles during the civil wars following Caesar's assassination, his rivalry and eventual victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra, and the establishment of a new political order that brought relative stability to the Roman world. The biography also examines Augustus's personal character, habits, and domestic life, offering insights into the man behind the imperial office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in the early second century, Suetonius's work combines historical narrative with memorable anecdotes and observations about the personalities of Rome's rulers. The life of Augustus stands as one of the most important accounts of the transition from Republic to Empire and the beginnings of imperial Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 11, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117634826488,"sku":"9781617205248","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/cs5d6ZyC5c9781617205248.webp?v=1783300876","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/the-lives-of-the-twelve-caesars-augustus-paperback","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}