Augustus [electronic resource] : A Novel
John Williams2013
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The finest historical novel ever written by an American
By the author of Stoner, the surprise international bestseller
After the brutal murder of his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, Octavian, a shy and
scholarly youth of nineteen, suddenly finds himself heir to the vast power of
Rome. He is destined, despite vicious power struggles, bloody wars and family
strife, to transform his realm and become the greatest ruler the western world
had ever seen: Augustus Caesar, the first Roman Emperor.
Building on impeccable research, John Williams brings the legendary figure of
Augustus vividly to life, and invests his characters with such profound humanity
that we enter completely into the heat and danger of their lives and times.
Main title:
Augustus [electronic resource] : A Novel / John Williams
Author:
John Williams, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Vintage Digital, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781448180967
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
435508
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