In this concise biography, Professor Werner Eck, one of the world's leading experts on the Roman empire, tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first emperor.







A concise and gripping account of Augustus and his age.

Written by one of the world's foremost experts on the Roman Empire.

Examines the transformation of Rome from a republic to a monarchy.

Covers domestic and foreign policy, constitutional developments, and cultural achievements.

Compares Augustus' own account of his life to other historical narratives and archaeological records.

Includes a new translation of Augustus' Res Gestae with a short introduction and a substantial bibliography to aid further study.