In this updated edition of his concise biography, Werner Eck tells the extraordinary story of Augustus, Rome's first monarch.



Incorporates literary, archaeological, and legal sources to provide a vivid narrative of Augustus' brutal rise to power
Written by one of the world's leading experts on the Roman empire
Traces the history of the Roman revolution and Rome's transformation from a republic to an empire
Includes a new chapter on legislation, further information on the monuments of the Augustan period, more maps and illustrations, and a stemma of Augustus' family
Thorough, straightforward, and organized chronologically, this is an ideal resource for anyone approaching the subject for the first time