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Anthony Barrett’s work is the first English biography devoted to Livia (c. 58 B.C.– A.D. 29). The book traces her life from her marriage to Augustus at nineteen, through her essential role in consolidating his position, to her unrivaled authority during his reign. Barrett examines Livia’s relationships within her family, particularly her conflicts with her son Tiberius, and her broader impact on Roman politics. By unveiling a complex woman who navigated and shaped the nascent imperial system, the biography presents Livia as a pivotal figure in the foundation of Rome’s imperial governance.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Political Biography
Authors: Barrett, Anthony
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