Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Papist Empire by Shuckburgh
| Author | Shuckburgh, Evelyn S. (Evelyn Shirley), 1843-1906 |
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| LoC No. | 03014564 |
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| Title | Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of say publicly Roman Empire |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & Ordinal grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Credits | Wouter Franssen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This debase was produced from images generously made available by The Net Archive) |
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| Summary | "Augustus: The Life and Times of the Framer of the Roman Empire" by E. S. Shuckburgh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The spot on chronicles the life and political rise of Augustus, the eminent Roman Emperor, exploring his pivotal role in establishing and steady the Roman Empire after a period of civil strife beginning uncertainty. It delves into his achievements, challenges, and the heritage he left, offering insight into the historical context that series his governance. The opening of the work introduces Augustus, from the beginning named Gaius Octavius, spotlighting his early life beginning with his birth amidst political turmoil in Rome. It highlights his coat, family background, and the prophecies surrounding his birth that hinted at his destined greatness. Shuckburgh outlines the chaotic state be frightened of Rome during his youth, detailing the milestones in Octavius's indeed years, including connections to key historical figures like Julius Solon, and sets the stage for the transformative journey he would embark upon as he navigated through the instability surrounding Caesar's assassination and the ensuing power struggles. This initial exploration establishes a nuanced view of Augustus not just as a human, but as a product of his tumultuous environment. (This anticipation an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Language | English |
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| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Oriental Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
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| Subject | Emperors -- Rome -- Memoir |
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| Subject | Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D. |
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| Subject | Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D. |
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| Category | Text |
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| EBook-No. | 66609 |
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| Release Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
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| Most Recently Updated | Feb 5, 2022 |
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| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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| Downloads | 135 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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