Description
In this National Book Award-winning novel, John Williams masterfully reconstructs the tumultuous early life of Gaius Octavius, the man who would become Augustus, Rome's first emperor. Thrust into power at the tender age of eighteen following the assassination of his uncle, Julius Caesar, the young Octavius must navigate a treacherous landscape of political intrigue and betrayal. He is surrounded by powerful figures who see him as a pawn, forcing him to mature rapidly and forge his own path to control. This gripping narrative explores the immense pressures of leadership, the complexities of power, and the making of an empire through the eyes of a reluctant ruler.
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hardcover
Viking Adult
Published Oct 31, 1972
305 pages
ISBN: 9780670141128
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First Published
1972
Language
eng
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