Augustus Ceasar

"In extreme danger, fear feels no pity."

It's clear that Virgil modeled Aeneas, in many aspects, off of the Roman leader Augustus, who transformed a crumbling republic into the powerful empire. So, in order to have a better understanding of Virgil's text, I've begun some research on this Roman emperor. Here are some of the more interesting or helpful sites I've encountered thus far:

De Imperatoribus Romanis
This site is great! It includes both a brief summary of Augustus, his life and role, and an indepth biography.

Kids Net- Augustus Ceasar
Why is it that children's websites are the most interactive and engaging? that it is assumed adults no longer need colors and graphics to maintain interest?

The Bust of Augustus Ceasar
Uhhh...I'm only posting this because someone might find it funny. I don't really get it. It's short video, supposedly about Augustus Ceasar.

In the Middle
Interesting blog by a child about Augustus Ceasar- also kind of wierd and scary.

Augustus Quotes
and finally some Augustus Quotes. Some enlightening, others, not so much.