About “Augustus”
A fictional portrayal of Augustus Caesar spans his life from youth to his ascent to power after the assassination of his uncle, Julius Caesar. The story unfolds against a backdrop of political conflict and manipulation. Originally published in 1972, the novel won the National Book Award. It offers a detailed look at the challenges and strategies that shaped Augustus's rise in ancient Rome. The book remains a significant work in historical fiction.
Praise for “Augustus”
“The finest historical novel ever written by an American.”
“A novel of extraordinary range, yet of extraordinary minuteness, that manages never to sacrifice one quality for the other.”
“Williams has fashioned an always engaging, psychologically convincing work of fiction—a consistent and well-realized portrait.”
Book details
- Published
- 1972
- Latest edition
- 2014 · ISBN 9781590178218
- ISBN
- 9781590178218
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Augustus | 2014 | 9781590178218 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Augustus | 2004 | 1400076730 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Augustus | 2004 | 9781400076734 | Buy on Amazon |
| Augustus | 2003 | 0099445085 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | Augustus | 1995 | 1557283435 | Buy on Amazon |
| Augustus | 1979 | 9780140051278 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Augustus | 1979 | 0140051279 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Augustus | 1979 | 9780140051278 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Augustus | 1973 | 071390545X | Buy on Amazon | |
| | Augustus | 1972 | 9780670141128 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Augustus?
Augustus by John Williams has 305 pages.
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