Monumentum Ancyranum: The Deeds of Augustus by Emperor of Rome Augustus

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Author Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 64 BCE-14
Editor Fairley, William, 1857-1918
LoC No. 04033916
Uniform Title Res gestae divi Augusti. Polyglot
Title Monumentum Ancyranum: The Deeds of Augustus
Series Title Translations and reprints from the original sources of European history; v. 5, no. 1
Credits Turgut Dincer, Stephen Rowland, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Monumentum Ancyranum: The Deeds of Augustus" by Emperor Augustus is a historical account, likely written during the late 1st century BC or early 1st century AD. This work details the achievements and administrative actions of Augustus, providing a first-person perspective on his reign and accomplishments, as well as a significant inscription found in Ancyra, Turkey. It serves as a critical historical source for understanding the structure and operations of the Roman Empire during Augustus's time. The beginning of the book introduces the context and significance of the inscription known as the "Res Gestæ Divi Augusti." It explains how Suetonius recorded that Augustus had prepared documents of his accomplishments, which were lost but later partially reconstructed in the form of an inscription discovered by the Dutch scholar Buysbecche in the 16th century. The initial chapters outline the efforts to recover and edit this text, emphasizing the ongoing scholarly interest in Augustus's legacy and the insights it offers into the political and cultural landscape of ancient Rome. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Augustus's recorded achievements, including his military victories, governance, and monumental contributions to Roman infrastructure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language Latin
Language Greek
LoC Class DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
Subject Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-14 A.D.
Subject Rome -- History -- Augustus, 30 B.C.-14 A.D. -- Sources
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EBook-No. 66595
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 16, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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