After the brutal murder of his great-uncle, Julius Caesar, Octavian, a shy and scholarly youth of nineteen, suddenly finds himself heir to the vast power of Rome. He is destined, despite vicious power struggles, bloody wars and family strife, to transform his realm and become the greatest ruler the western world had ever seen.
Information
Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099445081
Publish year:
2003
Publish date:
Feb. 6, 2003
John Williams
John Williams was an acclaimed American author known for his novel "Stoner," a quiet masterpiece exploring the life of an unassuming academic. His writing style is characterized by its precise language and deep introspection. Williams' key contribution to literature lies in his ability to illuminate the beauty and complexity of ordinary lives.