{"product_id":"augustus-a-captivating-guide-to-the-first-emperor-of-rome-and-how-he-ruled-the-roman-empire-9781647482213","title":"Augustus: A Captivating Guide to the First Emperor of Rome and How He Ruled the Roman Empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to discover the captivating life of Augustus, then keep reading...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe life of Augustus is historically important because his leadership marked out a new era in the story of the Roman world, an era that would see the expansion of the Roman Empire across the Mediterranean and beyond. However, the influence of the Roman Empire extended much farther than its territory and had a profound effect on the development of Western culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoreover, the stories and legends that emanate from the Roman world have become part of the cultural consciousness of the Western world today. Our fascination with the Roman world is boundless; there are thousands of movies, books, plays, and video games that are inspired by ancient Rome. The stories of the lives of great Romans have, in turn, become stories and ideas that have been taken up by everyone from Shakespeare to the Star Wars franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is absolutely fascinating about the story of Augustus is the way that he masterminded his ascent to power by leading people to believe that power was the last thing he wanted, so that as a leader, he was willingly accepted--and often demanded--by the people. At the same time, he also proved indispensable to the Senate, whose job it was to check his power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAugustus: A Captivating Guide to the First Emperor of Rome and How He Ruled the Roman Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, you will discover topics such as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Early Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarly Career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCaesar's Son\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Road to Actium\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAugustus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Birth of an Empire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImperator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeath and Legacy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo if you want to learn more about Augustus, scroll up and click the \"add to cart\" button \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Captivating History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/28\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781647482213\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.25d","brand":"Captivating History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36664964415644,"sku":"9781647482213","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_9fc1c57d-166c-4aea-a513-7e42e6a64fae.jpg?v=1603908116","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/augustus-a-captivating-guide-to-the-first-emperor-of-rome-and-how-he-ruled-the-roman-empire-9781647482213","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}