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My sister slept with the light on until she was 27. She rightfully blames me. I would leap out of closets with my hands made into claws. I would... Continue »

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Augustus

by John Williams

ISBN13: 9781400076734
ISBN10: 1400076730
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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 eighteen 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 mans dream to liberate a corrupt Rome from the fancy of the capriciously crooked and the wildly wealthy.

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John Williams was born on August 29, 1922 in Clarksville, Texas. He served in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945 in China, Burma, and India. The Swallow Press published his first novel, Nothing But the Night, in 1948, as well as his first book of poems, The Broken Landscape, in 1949. Macmillan published Williams second novel, Butchers Crossing, in 1960.

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: ja43, July 20, 2012 (view all comments by ja43)
Wow, I am glad I found this book. Maybe I wasn't ready for such a powerful work when it first was printed, but now, in these times, AUGUSTUS seems more relevant than ever. The entire ancient history of Rome is taking on more significance, it seems, as our country struggles through it's current challenges, and this beautifully written, unique book gives us just a glimpse into the mind of an amazing political leader in times of great import. Without revealing anything, let it suffice that, like I CLAUDIUS, this book is a must read for anyone interested in how fortune , friendship, and cirucmstance can change more than one individual's life and affect societies entire. the final "letter" of the book is heartrending, powerful, and important. If you are like me, finding it harder nad harder to come upon well written literature, annoyed by the hyping of poorly written books, and wanting more from a good read than mere repetitive fluff....then this book should be on your list...now. Enjoy it!
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Product Details

ISBN:: 9781400076734
Author:: Williams, John
Publisher:: Vintage Books
Author:: Williams, John Edward
Subject:: History
Subject:: Historical - General
Subject:: Emperors
Subject:: Biographical fiction
Subject:: Literary
Subject:: Historical
Subject:: Literature-A to Z
Edition Description:: Trade paper
Series:: Vintage
Publication Date:: 20041131
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 8.06x5.22x.73 in. .56 lbs.

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