The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus

by Suetonius

"The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus" by Suetonius is a biography written in 121 CE. This volume chronicles the life of Rome's first emperor, Augustus, from his early years through his political rise and reign. Drawing on imperial archives and personal details, Suetonius crafts an intimate portrait that reveals both public achievements and private habits. Part of a larger work examining Julius Caesar and eleven emperors, this account offers scholars and readers alike a vivid glimpse into the man who transformed Rome from republic to empire.