Professor Jones discusses the career of Augustus in the context of the turbulent times of the breakdown of the Roman Republic into civil war. He shows how dependent Augustus' rise to power was upon his adoption by Julius Caesar, and traces the ruthless and unscrupulous way in which Augustus exploited his unique position as "Caesar's heir." But he demonstrates that Augustus's continuing success was all his own: the adopted son succeeded in solving the political crisis which, because he had failed to do so, had cost the father his life. For Augustus was a consummate politician, and it was his great achievement to establish a form of government which proved more or less stable for over two centuries.

Book Information
ISBN 9780393005844
Author A. H. M. Jones
Format Paperback
Page Count 210
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 235g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 15mm