Augustus (Roman Imperial Biographies) - Hardcover

"Southern has contributed the first true biography of Augustus Caesar in 75 years." -"Publishers Weekly "an accessible and well-written...portrait of an extraordinary man." -"The Globe and Mail, 12/98 "[a] crisply written and well-researched biography...A concise and thoughtful contribution to the literature of one of history's great turning points." -"Kirkus, 9/98 "Because Southern places her subject firmly in historical context by reviewing the social, economic, and political realities of the times, she manages to paint a full-bodied portrait of one of the most fascinating, influential, and authoritarian sovereigns in the annals of Western civilization." -"Booklist, 11/98 "For someone seeking a short introduction to the study of Augustus and his reign, this readable work is a good place to start. Strongly recommended for readers at all levels." -"Choice, 3/99