Rating: 4.00 (1 ratings)
First published 1972
As Julius Caesar's nephew, young Augustus is thrust into a treacherous political arena. Navigating deadly rivalries, he claws his way to dominance, transforming from a youth into the first Roman emperor. This gripping saga captures Augustus's complex journey, the sensory details of ancient Rome, and the emotional weight of his relentless quest for control.
Genres: classics, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, ancient
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, rise-to-power
Setting: Rome
Period: Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D., Empire, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.
336 pages · Paperback · NYRB Classics