Reviews

"Southern has contributed the first true biography of Augustus Caesar in 75 years."
-"Publishers Weekly
"an accessible and well-written...portrait of an extraordinary man."
-"The Globe and Mail, 12/98
"[a] crisply written and well-researched biography...A concise and thoughtful contribution to the literature of one of history's great turning points."
-"Kirkus, 9/98
"Because Southern places her subject firmly in historical context by reviewing the social, economic, and political realities of the times, she manages to paint a full-bodied portrait of one of the most fascinating, influential, and authoritarian sovereigns in the annals of Western civilization."
-"Booklist, 11/98
"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 at all levels."
-"Choice, 3/99