Reviews

'Southern's biography, Augustus is thorough... supplies a reliable up-to-date guide through the snake pits of Roman politics.' - Frederic Raphael, Sunday Times 'Southern deserves credit for carefully weighing the primary evidence, working through an overwhelming amount of secondary scholarship, and producing a clear and balanced account.' - Bryn Mawr, Classical Review 'For someone seeking a short introduction to the study of Augustus and his reign, this readable work is a good place to start. Strongly recommended for readers of all levels.' - Choice, New York

'Southern's biography, Augustus is thorough... supplies a reliable up-to-date guide through the snake pits of Roman politics.' - Frederic Raphael, Sunday Times 'Southern deserves credit for carefully weighing the primary evidence, working through an overwhelming amount of secondary scholarship, and producing a clear and balanced account.' - Bryn Mawr, Classical Review 'For someone seeking a short introduction to the study of Augustus and his reign, this readable work is a good place to start. Strongly recommended for readers of all levels.' - Choice, New York