Nicolaus of Damascus' life of Augustus : Translated with a commentary by Nicolaus

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Author Nicolaus, of Damascus, 64? BCE-
Translator Hall, Clayton Morris, 1896-1986
Uniform Title Bios Kaisaros. English
Title Nicolaus of Damascus' life of Augustus : Translated with a commentary
Original Publication United States: Johns Hopkins University, 1922.
Note Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Ian Crann, Turgut Dincer 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 "Nicolaus of Damascus' Life of Augustus" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the life and achievements of Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, from his childhood and early education to his rise to power after Julius Caesar's assassination. The text provides insights into both his personal development and his political strategies that solidified his authority over the Roman Empire. At the start of the narrative, Nicolaus introduces Octavius (later known as Augustus) as a young and promising figure, admired for his intelligence and noble lineage. He recounts Octavius' upbringing, his close ties to Julius Caesar, and the political turmoil following the latter's assassination. The opening portion establishes a portrait of Octavius as a complex character, navigating his way through risks and challenges, while laying the foundation for his eventual claim to power and authority in the tumultuous landscape of Roman politics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Thesis (Ph. D.)
Subject Emperors -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
Subject Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
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EBook-No. 74423
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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