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Augustus
by Allan Massie
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Reprint Edition
Paperback
Published by Carroll & Graf
Publication date: November 1995
Dimensions (in inches): 1.04 x 8.24 x 5.51
ISBN: 0786702672 |
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Synopsis:
The first in an acclaimed series of historical novels--including Tiberius and Caesar--reconstructs
the lost memoirs of Augustus, recounting the life of the founder of the Roman Empire in
his own frank, forceful style. Reprint. PW.
Amazon Customer Comments
Wdavmoore@aol.com , 05/11/97, rating=9:
A WORTHWHILE DIVERSION FOR THE STUDENT OF ROMAN LITERATURE
While honeymooning in Scotland in 1992 I came across this fine book in a bookstore. At the
time I was reading Virgil and admitted to myself I needed a break. In my readings I had
read about the famous Roman emperor, Augustus, so this book sparked my interest. While
Massie's book is a work of fiction, it seems to closely follow recorded information that
has come across the centuries about Augustus. Massie has the rare writers' talent of
weaving historical fact into a most interesting fiction. The story is believable,
readable, and never once reminds the reader of a textbook. Destined to be made into a
movie.
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