Part of the *Aspects of Antiquity* series, this volume is a sourcebook of readings and primary materials on the reign and era of Augustus, the first Emperor of the Roman Empire (63 B.C. to A.D. 14). The book is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the historical, social, and cultural transformations that defined the Augustan Age, often heralded as a 'Golden Age.' The content is organized into four main sections: the establishment of the Principate, which covers the new political order, powers, propaganda, reforms, and opposition to Augustus; a study of life in Rome and Italy, including the rebuilding of the city, social changes, and the role of women; an analysis of the organization and life within the Roman Empire; and a final section devoted to the celebrated literary era, including a focus on the works of Vergil, Horace, Propertius, Tibullus, and Ovid. The volume collects contemporary sources to allow readers to examine the various facets of Augustus's rule and its profound legacy.
