Powell, Lindsay

Marcus Agrippa: Right-Hand Man of Caesar Augustus

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ISBN 13:: 9781399024808
author:: Powell, Lindsay
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pen & Sword Military
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.5 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Military, Biography,
Condition:: New
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£20.99

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Marcus Agrippa was the embodiment of loyalty and duty, serving as the right-hand man to Emperor Augustus. His life's work laid the foundations for the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace that lasted for two centuries.

From his teenage years, Agrippa formed a lifelong friendship with Caius Octavius, which would have far-reaching consequences for world history. Following Caesar's assassination, he played a crucial role in asserting Octavius' rights as the dictator's heir. Agrippa's military prowess was evident in his victories over Sextus Pompeius and Marcus Antonius, cementing his reputation as a brilliant admiral.

Agrippa's impact extended beyond warfare, as he oversaw significant infrastructure projects, including the construction of Rome's public baths, parks, and the Pantheon. His diplomatic efforts stabilized the East, while his work on the road network turned Julius Caesar's conquests into viable provinces. This biography sheds light on Agrippa's remarkable life and legacy.

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