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Title: The Second Triumvirate

Subtitle: Augustus, Marc Antony, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, and the Founding of an Empire

Author: Clifford Alexander

Narrator: Jim D Johnston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-16

Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, Ancient

Publisher's Summary:

With the murder of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March 44 BC, a new political constellation seized control of the city of Rome. Known as the Second Triumvirate, this alliance between Gaius Octavius (Augustus), Marc Antony, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus formed in the year 43 BC and saw the three most powerful men in Rome overcome their own personal differences to bring about a new stability to their tumultuous city. It was a period of extreme violence, as the Second Triumvirate first needed to contend with the rebellious conspirators who had first assassinated Caesar and then broken away from the Roman state.

Gradually emerging victorious over the assassins, the Second Triumvirate attempted to consolidate their hold on the Roman Empire by partitioning its vast expanse amongst themselves. However, as Rome always proves true only one man can master the greatest empire of the Mediterranean. In what followed, political intrigue pitted each member of the Triumvirate against one another, as all attempted to seize absolute power.

This contest between the greatest Roman politicians mobilized vast armies from across the world, and featured battles that stretched from the sands of the Persian heartlands to the Spanish steppes. From the ashes of the Second Triumvirate emerged a new form of government that we now know as the Empire. It was a form of governance that reflected the violence from which it was born. Cruel and absolute in their use of power, the Roman emperors could now dictate the course of the nation without having to bow to the desires of the people of Rome. Under their direction, Rome would be resplendent and glorious once more.

Members Reviews:

Get to know how the Second Triumvirate rules.

This book has a great presentation of the growth and uses of the second triumvirate in the aftermath of Julius Caesarâs assassination, from how it was created until how it was ended. The author covers the lives of the three rulers remarkably. My curiosity about the leadership of Marc Anthony and his involvement to Cleopatra was finally answered. This book actually narrates clearly that the second triumvirate was formed in conflict and ended in conflict as well. This is a very good and engaging read; it feels like travelling back to another era of time where I could feel the battle and tension of the society. I definitely recommend this book. This is a good work.

This is a very good and engaging read

This is a very good and engaging read; it feels like travelling back to another era of time where I could feel the battle and tension of the society. I definitely recommend this book. I would recommend this book to anyone.

Octavian to Augustus the ruler of an Empire

I found Mr. Alexander's work informative and instructional. The details of the second triumvirate are standard fare in this work, but there are a few twists and turns that are revealing. Being a life long learner allowed me to appreciate the writing and the new information. Excellent for the novice reader or college professor.

Dr. Keith J. Wise

The book was filled with information but it did not ...

The book was filled with information but it did not flow chronologically. It seemed to be a scattered collection of commentaries about historical allegiances and battles without a cohesive direction.

Just ok

Pretty simplistic and not all that accurate.