AUGUSTO | GUNTHER BIRKENFELD | 1937

Augustus is a scholarly biography examining Emperor Augustus in the broader context of Roman political transformation and imperial ideology. It explores his rise to power, methods of statecraft, and the creation of a dynastic system after the Republic’s end. The narrative delves into his use of propaganda, institutional reform, and public works to legitimize authority. Written with historiographical insight, the work combines biographical detail and analysis of political symbolism, providing a comprehensive portrait of Augustus’s enduring impact on the Roman Empire’s structure.