Augustus Image and Substance Author:Barbara Levick Augustus Caesar is arguably the most important figure in Roman history. Barbara Levick provides a brilliant new re-appraisal of the life and personality of one of Rome's greatest and best known emperors. —
Barbara Levick is an experienced author and expert on Roman history
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Rare polemical interpretation ... more »of Augustian politics, with a clear focus on the techniques used to acquire and sustain power
Examination of Augustian Spin, draws parallels between ancient and modern politicians and autocrats