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Monumentum Ancyranum: The Deeds of Augustus

By Emperor of Rome Augustus
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The text presents a first-person funerary inscription offering an official summary of a ruler's public life, listing offices held, military and diplomatic actions, legislative measures, public benefactions, and building projects. This edition reproduces the original Latin text alongside a Greek translation and an English rendering, and it includes a historical introduction recounting the inscription's discovery and transmission. Philological notes, textual variants, and a bibliography accompany the texts, with the Greek often supplying readings where the Latin is damaged and the commentary explaining emendations and interpretive choices for students and scholars.

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Emperor of Rome Augustus

Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome, played a pivotal role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. His reign, which lasted from 27 BC until his death in AD 14, marked a period of relative peace known as the Pax Romana. Augustus is known for his extensive reforms in governance, military, and infrastructure, which laid the foundation for future emperors. One of his notable works, "Monumentum Ancyranum: The Deeds of Augustus," serves as a significant historical document that outlines his achievements and the principles of his rule. His legacy continues to influence political thought and leadership to this day.

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