Augustus: First Emperor of Rome
Adrian Goldsworthy
Goldsworthy's definitive life, Actium, the settlement, and the invention of imperial rule.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Augustus's life and times.
The Roman Revolution
Ronald Syme
Syme's masterpiece on the fall of the Republic and Augustus's creation of the principate.
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