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1. openstax.org › details › booksU.S. History - OpenStax

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   Study U.S. History online free by downloading OpenStax's United States History textbook and using our accompanying online resources.

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   Jan 7, 2016 · U.S. History covers the breadth of the chronological history of the United States and also provides the necessary depth to ensure the course is manageable for instructors and students alike. U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most courses.

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   Dec 1, 2018 · America's History for the AP Course Eighth EditionBy James A. Henretta, Eric Hinderaker, Rebecca Edwards, Robert O. SelfBedford/ St. Martin's

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   Augustus, Rome's first emperor, is one of the great figures of world history and one of the most fascinating. In this lively and concise biography Karl Galinsky examines Augustus' life from childhood to deification.

5. www.ancienthistory.org.uk › downloads › talksAugustus: The Path to Power - Ancient History

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   Augustus: The Path to Power Paul Waring September 6, 2021 Introduction In 44 BC,1 the assassination of Julius Caesar at the hands of a group of disgruntled senators resulted in a power vacuum at the heart of the Roman Republic. Two men, Antony and Octavian, looked set to

6. www.gutenberg.org › ebooks › 66609Augustus: The Life and Times of the Founder of the Roman ...

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   Oct 25, 2021 · The book chronicles the life and political rise of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, exploring his pivotal role in establishing and stabilizing the Roman Empire after a period of civil strife and uncertainty.

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   Who was Augustus and what did he do?

   • 59. Augustus, Rome's first emperor, is one of the great figures of world history and one of the most fascinating. In this lively and concise biography Karl Galinsky examines Augustus' life from childhood to deification. He chronicles the mosaic of vicissitudes, challenges, setbacks and successes that shaped Augustus' life, both public and private.

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   How did Augustus consolidated power after the death of Julius Caesar?

   • Augustus consolidated power after the death of Julius Caesar to become the first Roman emperor and expand the reach of an empire that lasted nearly 1,500 years.

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   What is a good introduction to Augustus?

   • ‘Galinsky’s study is the best succinct introduction to the age of Augustus in English. His insightful synthesis of the whole range of evidence (prose and verse texts, monuments, coins, and objects of art) provides an excellent account of Augustus’s personal story within the larger context of the political and social conditions of his day.’

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   Why was Augustus a great emperor?

   • As the first Roman emperor (though he never claimed the title for himself), Augustus led Rome’s transformation from republic to empire during the tumultuous years following the assassination of his great-uncle and adoptive father Julius Caesar.

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   How did Augustus change the world?

   • A transformative leader, Augustus engineered profound change in Rome and throughout the Mediterranean world. No one would have expected such vast achievements from the frail and little-known eighteen-year-old who became Caesar's heir amid turmoil and crisis.

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   When was Augustus born?

   • From his birth in 63 B.C. he was Octavius; after his adoption was announced in 44 B.C., Octavian; and beginning in 26 B.C. the Roman Senate conferred on him the name Augustus, the august or exalted one. He was born Gaius Octavius Thurinus in Velletri, 20 miles from Rome. His father was a senator and governor in the Roman Republic.

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   Nov 9, 2009 · Augustus consolidated power after the death of Julius Caesar to become the first Roman emperor and expand the reach of an empire that lasted nearly 1,500 years.