August. The First Emperor of Rome

George Baker offers an engaging and comprehensive biography of Gaius Octavius, adopted by Caesar and thus receiving the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian Augustus, who became the first emperor of Rome, while avoiding biased judgments and unverified opinions whenever possible. Baker uses not only the testimonies of great ancient historians but also the achievements of modern scientific thought. The book recreates the realities of politics, economics, and daily life in ancient Rome.