Cassius Dio: The Roman History: The Reign of Augustus

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Cassius Dio: The Roman History: The Reign of AugustusPenguin Classics Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome (27 BC AD 14), brought peace and prosperity to his city after decades of savage civil war. This selection from Cassius Dio's Roman History gives the fullest description of that long struggle and ultimate triumph detailing the brutal battles and political feuds that led to the collapse of Rome's 400 year old republic, and Augustus' subsequent reign as emperor. Included are accounts of military

he must complete a series of dangerous missions given to him by his scheming cousin

There are chapters on Aeschylus' theatre

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along with Notes on the text

As a revision guide it provides a fast but comprehensive recap of the language

including verse unseens

Drawing on his great arsenal of rhetoric

curious anecdote in Arion and the dolphin

He studied under Plato at Athens and taught there (367–347)

Four devastating Greek tragedies showing the powerful brought down by betrayal

14 and Tibullus 1

Capturing the Golden Fleece