Julia Augusti

Women of the Ancient World

by Elaine Fantham

This scholarly biography details the life of an extraordinary woman in an extraordinary society. Julia Augusti studies the life of the only daughter of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, and the father who sacrificed his daughter and her children in order to establish a dynasty. Studying the abundant historical evidence available, this biography studies each stage of Julia’s life in remarkable Reflecting new attitudes, and casting fresh light on their social reality, this outstanding biography will delight, entertain and inform anyone interested in this engaging Classical figure.

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2006

Reviews

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

mid

[Carolin · Rating 3 out of 5]

while this gives a good summary of everything that’s important regarding Julia and the people around her, i found it a bit tedious to read at times