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Title: Simply outstanding
Review: Massie gives a a different view of Augustus Caesar and his world. He sticks with the basic facts known to all and does a wonderful job of fleshing out the complex character of Augustus. His take on Antony, Julius Caesar, Livia, et cetera, truly makes them come alive. While using a somewhat modernized language, it adds rather than detracts from the history. Well done, Allan Massie!
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