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  • The Life of Rome's First Emperor
  • Written by: Anthony Everitt
  • Narrated by: John Curless
  • Length: 15 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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Written by: Anthony Everitt
Narrated by: John Curless
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Publisher's Summary

Historian Anthony Everitt earned widespread critical acclaim for his best-selling biography of Cicero. Now, with Augustus, he delivers his second spellbinding account of a Roman icon whose legacy has echoed through the ages.

Caesar Augustus has been called history's greatest emperor. It was said he found Rome made of clay and left it made of marble. With a senator for a father and Julius Caesar for a great-uncle, he ascended the ranks of Roman society with breathtaking speed. His courage in battle is still questioned, yet his political savvy was second to none. He had a lifelong rival in Mark Antony and a 51-year companion in his wife, Livia. And his influence extended perhaps further than that of any ruler who has ever lived.

Drawing on the available information, while making a handful of his own groundbreaking assertions, Everitt brings the real Augustus to vivid life in this fascinating narrative.
©2006 Anthony Everitt (P)2006 Recorded Books LLC
Historical Biographies & Memoirs Rome
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What the critics say

"This familiar story is fresh again in this lively retelling." (Publishers Weekly)
"Everitt's writing is so crisp and so lively he brings both Rome and Augustus to life in this magnificent work, a must-read for anyone interested in classical times." (Booklist)

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Loved it. Augustus the OG

Great listen. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn more about the first emperor. J

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Ancient History well done

Well done considering a lack of written documentation. The author often acknowledged the conflicting accounts and explained what was the most likely scenario. I appreciated how the author cited archeological evidence and relevant sites that still exist to this day.

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A Statesman's Story

A fine biography. I just wish there was a bit more recapping including of the complex family tree. But well worth listening to.

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