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Augustus

By: John Williams
Narrated by: Robin Field
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A brilliant and beautifully written novel in the tradition of Robert Graves’ I, Claudius, Augustus is a sweeping narrative that brings vividly to life a compelling cast of historical figures through their letters, dispatches, and memoirs.

A mere 18 years of age when his uncle, Julius Caesar, is murdered, Octavius Caesar prematurely inherits rule of the Roman Republic. Surrounded by men who are jockeying for power—Cicero, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony—young Octavius must work against the powerful Roman political machinations to claim his destiny as first Roman emperor.

Sprung from meticulous research and the pen of a true poet, Augustus tells the story of one man’s dream to liberate a corrupt Rome from the fancy of the capriciously crooked and the wildly wealthy.

©1972 John Williams; 1995 by Nancy Williams (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Rome

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“ Augustus is a masterpiece.” ( Los Angeles Times)
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A fascinating book that draws you into the intrigue of Roman politics in this most important and influential time in history. I found myself constantly diving for the encyclopaedia to better understand the events and characters involved.

Great listening

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Totally captivating, superbly written and very well narrated
Gives a realistic glimpse of lives, loves and tragedies of Ancient Rome

Brilliant

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