Julia Augusti: The Emperor's Daughter

Book Details:

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Elaine Fantham

• Language: English

• Edition: Annotated

• ISBN: 9780415331463

• Pages: 175

• Cover: Paperback

• Release Date: 02-09-2006

• Format: Illustrated

• Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches

About The Book:

Elaine Fantham’s scholarly biography of Julia Augusti offers a fascinating exploration of the life of the only daughter of Augustus, the first Roman emperor. This annotated and illustrated edition meticulously examines Julia’s life in detail, providing a unique perspective on her role in the establishment of the Roman dynasty.

From her tumultuous childhood, marked by separation from her mother and her integration into Augustus’s unstable family structure, to her youth within the vibrant social and cultural world of Augustan Rome, Fantham traces each stage of Julia’s life. The biography also explores Julia’s marriages, which were instrumental in Augustus’s plans for succession, as well as her personal defiance of her father’s strict moral regime.

Drawing on abundant historical evidence, this engaging and thought-provoking biography sheds new light on Julia’s life and her role in Roman society. Julia Augusti is an essential read for anyone interested in Classical history, Roman politics, and the complex lives of women in the ancient world.