“I am a man of my word.”
Quote by Augustus
Work
Caesaris Augusti Res gestae ; et, Fragmenta
This work is a compilation of the Res gestae Divi Augusti, a first-person account of Emperor Augustus's life and reign, along with various fragments that provide insight into the historical context and events surrounding his rule. more
Author
Augustus
Augustus, known as Octavian, was the first emperor of Rome, ruling for forty years. Born in 63 BC and died in August 14 AD, he was renowned for his political and military prowess. Augustus brought stability to Rome after the fall of the Roman Republic and laid the foundation for the Roman Empire. more
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